06-09-2006, 11:44 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->As for you quoting from Manu Smriti, well I can quote from the Vedas, I already did before but you haven't replied cuz it totally explodes your mythology of only those with pure Indian blood being Hindus.
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The more I read about Indian history, the more it appears you are right.
There have always been Orthodox Hindus and Heterodox Hindus in India.
Both stemming from a common Vedic platform.
Orthodox Hinduism developed in the states of Kuru, Panchala, Kasi and Kosala, basically the "Madhyadesha" region.
The rest of the regions were Heterodox.
Only Orthodox Hindus have believed in the rigid caste system represented by Manu Smrti.
It appears the Orthodox Hindus in order to preserve their identity decided to take this route.
The Heterodox Hindus have always been open to absorbing new comers.
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->Don't just say that the Vedas are divinely revealed, learn to also read them once in a while.
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OK this is the real big issue now.
If the Vedas are nothing but poems or ballads composed by some guy sitting under a tree, then but what is the use of wasting time studying it?
Might as well read Wordsworth.
At least the Vedic Samhita has to be of divine origin otherwise it is all worthless trash.
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The more I read about Indian history, the more it appears you are right.
There have always been Orthodox Hindus and Heterodox Hindus in India.
Both stemming from a common Vedic platform.
Orthodox Hinduism developed in the states of Kuru, Panchala, Kasi and Kosala, basically the "Madhyadesha" region.
The rest of the regions were Heterodox.
Only Orthodox Hindus have believed in the rigid caste system represented by Manu Smrti.
It appears the Orthodox Hindus in order to preserve their identity decided to take this route.
The Heterodox Hindus have always been open to absorbing new comers.
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->Don't just say that the Vedas are divinely revealed, learn to also read them once in a while.
<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
OK this is the real big issue now.
If the Vedas are nothing but poems or ballads composed by some guy sitting under a tree, then but what is the use of wasting time studying it?
Might as well read Wordsworth.
At least the Vedic Samhita has to be of divine origin otherwise it is all worthless trash.