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Re: A question on Geeta
On 19 Mar 1996, M.Ranganathan wrote:
> >>In both the above slokas the two statements relating to the moon appear
> >>to be scientifically incorrect.
> >>
> >>1. I am the moon among stars: We all know that moon is not a star.
> >>2. Moon supplying juice of life to vegetables: We also know that in
> >>the case of most vegetables, sun supplies more "juice of life".
> >>
> >>How can Lord Krshna state incorrectly? Can anyone clarify this issue?
> >>
>
> I have a theory for which I may be tried for blasphemy. The Gita, while
> being beautiful, enlightening and inspiring is the work of an inspired human.
> Like all human works of literature (which includes the Bible, Quoran and
> everything else that has ever been written), it has its pitfalls and its
> inaccuracies.
>
> No, I am not an atheist, nor a marxist, nor an agnostic. I am not evil,
> delusioned or under the influence of control substances.
>
> Flame away or better yet - sue me.
>
> Ranga.
>
>
i agree and would like to add that perhaps we should not read the Gita in
its most literal sense; but more to comprehend the underlining
philosophies embedded within the verses. i believe the two
aforementioned quotes to be depictions of the power, mysticism, and
greatness of God; science need not be applied to these verses if one can
construe the actual meaning of Lord Krishna's words.
sandeep
