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Religious unity
All over the world groups of people are trying to promote religious
unity. Yet there are those who persist in dividing the world into
camps.
While no Indic texts identify a religion called Hinduism, many of us
have become comfortable with calling ourselves Hindu. But what does
that mean? What does one have to believe in, what ritual does one have
to observe to 'qualify' as a Hindu?
The land of Hindustan has seen the evolution of a variety of
religious/social schools, some of which are happy to identify with the
exisiting schools while others choose to claim exclusivity.
Are we not divided enough? Do we have to further subdivide?
Much has been said about the reorganisation of SRH. This has been
claimed to be 'in the interest of all'. Can I then ask the main
proponents and opponents of the move to maintain their peace for a
while and allow the others, in whose interest this move is being
proposed, to have their say?
In the first instance, those who proposed SRV, by choosing to exclude
the word 'Hindu', sought to divide. Surely we do not need that.
Perhaps the exclusion of the word 'Hindu' was oversight. If the
proponents of SRV agree that the naming structure would not contribute
to unity, we can turn back the clock and start all over again.
If the proponents of SRV insist on isolating themselves from the
'Hindu' community, their presence or interest in SRH is suspect.
The use of multiple servers in a newsgroup is a good idea. Current
hardware is still not immune from breakdowns. Any practical
suggestions to this effect would be welcome.
The suitability of Ajay Shah as a moderator has been questioned. I
personally have no serious objections. If he can take care of delays
caused by his absence or recruit the help of other persons to
occasional clear overloads, there really is no need to change
moderators or have a panel of medarators.
Perhaps we should hear from other readers about whether they want a
change. If only the same few people go on about it, that does not
represent a majority view.
Allow me say this again. Those who have been vocal about the matter of
reorg, please maintain your peace for a few days. Let the others
speak. If there is a clamour for change, then let us have change.
Otherwise, let well enough alone.
Peace and blessings.
SV Singam
Minden, Penang
