Classical Basis – What is right? What is Wrong?

[Guest guest]

Though I have not really contributed much to the discussion of

vedic "astrology", I have gained much from the "collective" wisdom of

all the serious students (experts), who have contributed to the list.

However, in the past little while, arguments are raging on a variety

of topics, where individuals have gotten into the habit of professing

their superiority of approach and at times even "spiritual"

oneupmanship.

 

The story of the blind men who visited an elephant comes to my mind.

 

The Vedic Wisdom is not based on "rationality" alone. Common sense

and intuition are equally valid methods of approaching the Truth and

may have been given more importance by the ancient vedic seers. The

same scriptures can and have been interpreted by Evolved Souls in

contradictory ways. Monistic and dualistic interpretations have been

equally valid for their votaries in the Vedic Religion, based on the

same common set of spiritual literature. Let us not get caught in the

contemporary fascination with rationalism prevalent in the Western

Culture. (I hope no one is offended by this. If anyone is, my

apologies).

 

Argumentation does not achieve anything. If anyone were to gather

converts, let them realize that it is best achieved by commanding

respect, but not by demands, even if they are "correct".

 

Let the list be a study circle. Let everyone voice what they can see

from their "vantage" point. By summing up all the individual

contributions, we may at least visualize the "Whole". Though some

level of questioning and discussion may be appropriate, it should not

become counterproductive argumentation.

 

 

Love,

Arun