02-07-2005, 10:01 PM
<!--QuoteBegin-G.Subramaniam+Feb 7 2005, 09:11 PM-->QUOTE(G.Subramaniam @ Feb 7 2005, 09:11 PM)<!--QuoteEBegin--> Can anyone explain why the forward caste hindus on all forums consider my counter-breeding proposal as barbaric ?
There is not a single hindu scripture in favour of family planning I remember that this family planning fad started among westernised, macaulised, semi-xtianised hindus in the 1960s <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Sheer ignorance, or shortsightedness could be one of the reasons. Lack of understanding the enemy, and "a lack of understanding that what is burning at a distance will knock our doorsteps tomorrow" could be another reason. Macaulayism is definitely a major factor, but over and above that, I think not understanding our shastras and not really <b>caring to understand or defend Dharma</b> is the foundation of all factors.
Dharmo Rakshathi Rakshithah. It is only when we protect Dharma, can we expect Dharma to protect us. If we disregard Dharma, and equate Sanathana Dharma with mleccha dharma on the same-same policy, Dharma will not protect us in time of need.
You are absolutely right in saying that no Shastra tells us to limit the number of Children. Infact Chandogya (Chapter 6.4) encourages one to have children.
I think most "forward" hindus worry about how they are going to raise five kids, and how they are going to give them all a decent college education etc. This is a valid fear, as long as one is not man enough to earn more to feed the kids.
There is not a single hindu scripture in favour of family planning I remember that this family planning fad started among westernised, macaulised, semi-xtianised hindus in the 1960s <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Sheer ignorance, or shortsightedness could be one of the reasons. Lack of understanding the enemy, and "a lack of understanding that what is burning at a distance will knock our doorsteps tomorrow" could be another reason. Macaulayism is definitely a major factor, but over and above that, I think not understanding our shastras and not really <b>caring to understand or defend Dharma</b> is the foundation of all factors.
Dharmo Rakshathi Rakshithah. It is only when we protect Dharma, can we expect Dharma to protect us. If we disregard Dharma, and equate Sanathana Dharma with mleccha dharma on the same-same policy, Dharma will not protect us in time of need.
You are absolutely right in saying that no Shastra tells us to limit the number of Children. Infact Chandogya (Chapter 6.4) encourages one to have children.
I think most "forward" hindus worry about how they are going to raise five kids, and how they are going to give them all a decent college education etc. This is a valid fear, as long as one is not man enough to earn more to feed the kids.