12-15-2004, 10:11 PM
Friends,
There were several sub issues in my post but the gist of it was there is a probability of two impending events taking place: a friction between JS and VS, and the disclosure of the police confession tapes. These would harm the general Hindu populace as well as importantly, the resident monks. My suggestion was to close the mutt, send the monks to Sringeri and avoid the impact on all Hindus.
This issue was not addressed. The expectant response would be that the mutt should stay, with reasons given, and this is all a nightmare that will soon pass.
Kaushal,
I do not take pleasure in the destruction of the dasanami orders or anyone. I am not even advocating that. If there is something wrong I will point it out. But this is not the issue here.
I have nothing but high regards for Adi Shankara who influenced Hindu philosopy in a big way. I cannot say the same for his sucessors, but I could be wrong and need to be corrected. I do have differerent views on the battle with buddhists and Jains, but that is not the issue here again.
JS is innocent and the courts will decide if otherwise; bail will also be decided by the courts. We have to live with it.
Smarthas will evolve and metamorphosize once again Kaushal, but it will be nothing like the old orthodoxy. When I meant the smarthas in earlier posts I meant the orthodox mutts, orders, vedapadasalas and some part of the priesthood too that are resistant to reforms. Not the general masses of smarthas, probably 80% who are in non priesthood vocations, and certainly not you who do not subscribe to caste views. So many others are dedicated to reform and I hold them in regard. I regret the reservations policy, and I am all for its abolition.
Kaushal, the advaita vedanta philosophy will be challenged in the coming decade. I think its about time to bring out these issues to the forefront. These recent events could not have occured if their was not some flaw in the foundation philosophy and practices. Let us not blame JS alone. I think he is the fall guy. But again this is not the issue here.
Ashok,
The arrest of the seer is his karma, his acquittal or conviction would also be is, but he could use his free will to change these karmas. Put up a stiff legal fight. Confession and repentence is another way. If you have reservations against the judiciary system, change the govts.
Ashok and Pulikeshi,
I did not give the justification of karma of the Acharya to let him suffer, bail presumably that is. Its a court matter to be challenged - use of free will.
Ramana,
Reformist Hindus like to take out the brahmana (caste) from the Hindu equation. But they do want to maintain the priesthood, an egalitarian priesthood that is.
HH,
Okay, I wont protest. I am okay with your attitudes. But, sigh! Do you have anything to say about the closure of the kanchi mutt. Smartha history and practices is not the issue here. Would be wonderful if a new thread is started on this. I will learn a lot and contribute little. And thank you for visiting Navyashastra.
Thanks and Regards.
Pathma
There were several sub issues in my post but the gist of it was there is a probability of two impending events taking place: a friction between JS and VS, and the disclosure of the police confession tapes. These would harm the general Hindu populace as well as importantly, the resident monks. My suggestion was to close the mutt, send the monks to Sringeri and avoid the impact on all Hindus.
This issue was not addressed. The expectant response would be that the mutt should stay, with reasons given, and this is all a nightmare that will soon pass.
Kaushal,
I do not take pleasure in the destruction of the dasanami orders or anyone. I am not even advocating that. If there is something wrong I will point it out. But this is not the issue here.
I have nothing but high regards for Adi Shankara who influenced Hindu philosopy in a big way. I cannot say the same for his sucessors, but I could be wrong and need to be corrected. I do have differerent views on the battle with buddhists and Jains, but that is not the issue here again.
JS is innocent and the courts will decide if otherwise; bail will also be decided by the courts. We have to live with it.
Smarthas will evolve and metamorphosize once again Kaushal, but it will be nothing like the old orthodoxy. When I meant the smarthas in earlier posts I meant the orthodox mutts, orders, vedapadasalas and some part of the priesthood too that are resistant to reforms. Not the general masses of smarthas, probably 80% who are in non priesthood vocations, and certainly not you who do not subscribe to caste views. So many others are dedicated to reform and I hold them in regard. I regret the reservations policy, and I am all for its abolition.
Kaushal, the advaita vedanta philosophy will be challenged in the coming decade. I think its about time to bring out these issues to the forefront. These recent events could not have occured if their was not some flaw in the foundation philosophy and practices. Let us not blame JS alone. I think he is the fall guy. But again this is not the issue here.
Ashok,
The arrest of the seer is his karma, his acquittal or conviction would also be is, but he could use his free will to change these karmas. Put up a stiff legal fight. Confession and repentence is another way. If you have reservations against the judiciary system, change the govts.
Ashok and Pulikeshi,
I did not give the justification of karma of the Acharya to let him suffer, bail presumably that is. Its a court matter to be challenged - use of free will.
Ramana,
Reformist Hindus like to take out the brahmana (caste) from the Hindu equation. But they do want to maintain the priesthood, an egalitarian priesthood that is.
HH,
Okay, I wont protest. I am okay with your attitudes. But, sigh! Do you have anything to say about the closure of the kanchi mutt. Smartha history and practices is not the issue here. Would be wonderful if a new thread is started on this. I will learn a lot and contribute little. And thank you for visiting Navyashastra.
Thanks and Regards.
Pathma