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I dispute this. Our religion, the way I have understood it gives me the
absolute and total freedom to create wealth, power etc. What it warns
against is the state of being slave to your senses and thus to the 5
vices. Instead it advises mankind to gain complete mastery over them.
Our ancient greetings of Vijayee-bhav, tejasvee-bhav etc are prime
evidence to me that current understanding has gone astray. Religion is
used as an excuse for doing nothing or rejected for irresponsible self-
gratification.
Living without materialism - how is that possible in a relative world??
>Is it because the morals, values and ethics taught in the
>scriptures (of Hinduism) no longer make sense to most people? Has
>Hinduism become so esoteric that the common man cannot understand
>anything but the most ritualistic parts?
I think it is basic misunderstanding of Hinduism, but then non-
retualistic Hinduism was never really a religion for the masses.
>
>I am especially concerned that religions with almost no philosophical
>underpinnings have succeeded in creating societies that are much better
>to live in!
Probably because Hinduism does not cater for masses who need a guide
whereas Hinduism urges one to be one's own guide for which self inquiry
is a pre-requisite and which in turn relies on the intellect.
>
>Any thoughts on these issues appreciated.
My pleasure.
>
>Srinivas
>
>PS: Please post replies to the newsgroup.
>--
>Srinivas Saraswatula
>Network Computer Application Development
>******************
>All opinions expressed are mine
Likewise
-- Perwesh Sharma
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