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Re: ARTICLE : Becoming Hindu
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Subject: Re: ARTICLE : Becoming Hindu
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From: skandar@skule.ecf.toronto.edu
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Date: Tue, 5 Nov 1996 14:28:23 -0500
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Jaldhar H. Vyas wrote:
> > If you can apply that word to anyone, the word can be applied
> > to you too. You certainly don't "own" the treasure.
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> On the contrary I do. As a Brahman the Veda is my patrimony from time
> immemorial.
I'll keep my opinions of the above statements to myself lest
we engage in a heated discussion. In fact, I'll save them
for another day when I would be glad to have a discussion
on the contents of the Veda, and history in terms Brahmin's
"ownership" of them.
> However even if you don't accept this view, all are in agreement that one
> receives knowledge as the gift of a Guru in the eternal parampara. It
> isn't just something you charge into on your own.
And your point is? Ramakrishna was a Brahman, and received the
knowledge from Gurus. Vivekananda had Ramakrishna as his Guru.
Where does your 'word' come in to play?
J.
