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Shrisha, I have no problem with this phrase being used in our time,
especially based on the following definition found in the American
Heritage Dictionary:
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science (s¦ns) n. Abbr. sc., sci. 1.a. The observation, identification,
description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanation of
phenomena. b. Such activities restricted to a class of natural phenomena.
c. Such activities applied to an object of inquiry or study. 2.
Methodological activity, discipline, or study: I've got packing a
suitcase down to a science. 3. An activity that appears to require study
and method: the science of purchasing. 4. Knowledge, especially that
gained through experience.
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Certainly the six Goswamis' extensive documentation of the topics relating
to bhakti constitutes a science of bhakti. And bhakti is Krsna
consciousness or perhaps Krsna consciousness is bhakti. If asked is there
a body of knowledge of bhakti, clearly I would respond referring to the
voluminous seventeenth century works of the Goswamis of Vrindavana.
The methodology: Arm yourself with detachment and yoga. Remember Krsna
and do not forget Him. Et cetera. And that is the important thing:
gradually purifying our honest desire to know Sri Krsna - not for fame,
not for intellectual pride, not for material benedictions, etc. etc. etc.
oh my, etc. etc. etc.
Nice to see you're still around, Shrisha. Jaya Radha-Madhava.
Gaura
--
THE RADMAN . . . . Gary Stevason ..... http://www.geocities.com/Athens/2108
Caitanya@torfree.net
"Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me. I shall
deliver you from all sinful reaction. Do not fear." -- God, Bhagavad-gita
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