Guest guest Posted February 21, 2000 Report Share Posted February 21, 2000 As I understand, the purpose of religion is to bring about the highest possible survival. It equips you to play the game of life in the most causative manner ensuring the maximum survival for all. By SURVIVAL, I mean the continuation of beingness one chooses to have in this game of life. Economics is a vital part of survival. And the core value of economy is proper exchange. Looking at the COWS in this context, we can understand how important COW was to the survival of the ancient Hindu community that had turned agrarian and vegetarian. In exchange COW was well taken care of. This was made sure by incorporating it in the religious lorel. In today's India that economic importance of the cow in relation to the survival has reduced considerably. But the morality in relation to the cows continues as part of the religious lore. Hence the apparent contradiction in my view. > Dharam Dev Singh <DharamDev > > Here in America I do whatever I can to help cows, but this is obviously a > big problem. I think the best thing I can do is always remember Govinda > and chant His names loudly. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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