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Re: ADMINISTRIVIA : Matrimonials
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To: ghen@netcom.com
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Subject: Re: ADMINISTRIVIA : Matrimonials
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From: jai@mantra.com (Dr. Jai Maharaj)
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Date: Thu, 22 Aug 1996 19:48:40 -1000
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In-Reply-To: <ghenDwJuJy.1v3@netcom.com>
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Newsgroups: soc.religion.hindu
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Organization: Mantra Corporation, USA
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References: <ghenDwJuJy.1v3@netcom.com>
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Reply-To: "Dr. Jai Maharaj" <jai@eskimo.com>
In article <ghenDwJuJy.1v3@netcom.com>,
of Thu, 22 Aug 1996 17:14:22 UTC,
sns@ix11.ix.netcom.com wrote:
> . . . - most of these announcements specify the
> "jaat" requirement: which I think goes against the
> very spirit of this newsgroup.
Namaskaar, I submit that matchmaking on the basis of
Varn(n), and refinements of classification, lies very
much in the domain of Hinduism, thus soc.religion.hindu
Permit me to quote from Dr. Ramanand Prasad's
translation of the Bhagavad Gita:
"The everlasting qualities of Varna and family
traditions of those who destroy their family are ruined
by the sinful act of illegitimacy. (1.43)
"Note: Varna means color, or the make up and the hue
of mind; a social division or order of society such as
caste in India.
"The four Varna or divisions of human society, based
on aptitude and vocation, were created by Me. Though I
am the author of this system, one should know that I do
nothing and I am eternal. (See also 18.41) (4.13)"
Jai Maharaj <jai@mantra.com> Jyotishi
%:%:%:%:%:%:%:%:%:%:%:%:%:%:%:%:%:%:%:%:% Om Shanti %:%:%
