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<!--QuoteBegin-mitradena+Nov 26 2004, 10:24 PM-->QUOTE(mitradena @ Nov 26 2004, 10:24 PM)<!--QuoteEBegin--> The big question is why does a priesthood exist in the first place?
Is it to serve society or to serve the Devas?

The Hindu society in ancient times appointed the Brahmana as the guardian of the Veda.

The fact is clearly proven in that the Devas control the destiny of the universe, under direction of Bhagavan.

It is not the Brahmana's job to "serve the public". That job is for the government officials.



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Hi Mitradena,

Esoterically, serving God and man is the same thing. Even in practice the priesthood must serve the population, the entire population, and all devotees from whichever part of the world. No questions about this. Priests are servants of the devotees, especially in the agamic culture, and that is our religion.

The priesthood was also the custodian of the vedas, not guardian. Big difference. (perhaps this misunderstanding caused all the caste problems). Custodian 'for and on behalf of the people'. No question about it too.

As gods control the destiny of the world, recent events must be attributed to Him, not on the Hindu population who had nothing to do with it.

Sunder, the best place to discuss Malaysian politics is soc.culture.malaysia. You may wish to know that no policies can take effect without the consent of the Indian Malaysians. Its the abuse of the policies that we complain, and its being removed. And, oh, save some laffs for early next year. We may all need it.

Thanks Vajramuni, will respond if necessary when I can.

Regards.

Pathma