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vijay replied to the topic Happy new year (Bhartiya).
Will the two come together to celebrate a common new year?
9 years ago
vijay replied to the topic Can there be another division of India on religious lines?.
Either you are really naive or think others are stupid not to see the intention behind such observations by such leaders. Every few days they come up with such thoughts and then issue clarifications changing their earlier observations.
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Happy new year (Bhartiya).
Here in Mangalore few communities celebrate Ugadi on the 8th of April which is called Chandramana Ugadi which changes each year depending on the movement of the moon.But most of other communities including me celebrate it on the 14 of April which is Sauramna Ugadi, which normally remains fixed since it depends on the movement of the sun which remains fixed .
9 years ago
suni51 replied to the topic A beautiful article on why we need Swadeshi!.
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
So in effect we should be treating Koran, Bible, Guru Granth Sahib and all the rest as fairy tales, and will those religious groups agree to this suggestion, most probably some of them would go on a strike, the so called sicularists of our country go up in arms and some issue a fatwah against the one who dares to say so about their scriptures ..
Now Pope has said that there is no hell fire and there were no Adam and eve. In Hindu religion, there are two sets of scriptures/ books. Some contain philosophy or knowledge. These are Vedas, Vedanta, Meemaansa etc. There are also Puranas, which are stories. There are different characters in Puranas, about which there is difference of opinion. Different sections/ castes believe in conflicting versions. Treating these as tales/ stories will lessen the tension. Also, we can learn a lot even from stories. By treating Ramayana and Mahabharata as stories, you don't lose the capacity to learn from these. We learn much from stories also. There is famous book 'Panch Tantra' containing many stories using animals as characters. The stories were for teaching princes statecraft.
So in effect you will not speak directly when it comes to a certain group, which is clear by your long winded explanation which most of us Hindus already know ! usual double standards !
The illustrations and parables given in all holy books are just stories. It makes no difference whether these are Hindu, Muslim or christian. But all this does not matter. as long as beliefs do not harm, all is okay. But when there are conflicting versions about these mythological figures, conflicts arise. e.g. recent controversy on Durga and Mahishasur. There are some times communal fight among Muslims also on Muharram- between Sunni and Shia. This happens mostly at Lucknow. Such conflicts can be avoided by treating the past as something irrelevant or mere stories so that current generation can live peacefully.
I agree with you and ready to accept what you said but would you please go and say same lines to other religious groups? Please don't tell me you say these things in the capacity of a Hindu because you have said it at many occasions that you have no faith in any any religion.
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Can there be another division of India on religious lines?.
RSS leadership is absolutely right in his stand that the Saffron flag is older than the tri color since RSS has been in existence since 1925. His statement does not change the realities of today, so why make much of it unless some people see read when they hear saffron !!!
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic A beautiful article on why we need Swadeshi!.
The very fact that the Durga Mahishasura conflict is a recent one shows how divisive communal forces, which also include some so called rationale and self proclaimed intellectuals among Hindus , are taking advantage of Hinduism and bringing in conflict between caste groups, need one say more ..
9 years ago
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani replied to the topic A beautiful article on why we need Swadeshi!.
usha manohar wrote:
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
So in effect we should be treating Koran, Bible, Guru Granth Sahib and all the rest as fairy tales, and will those religious groups agree to this suggestion, most probably some of them would go on a strike, the so called sicularists of our country go up in arms and some issue a fatwah against the one who dares to say so about their scriptures ..
Now Pope has said that there is no hell fire and there were no Adam and eve. In Hindu religion, there are two sets of scriptures/ books. Some contain philosophy or knowledge. These are Vedas, Vedanta, Meemaansa etc. There are also Puranas, which are stories. There are different characters in Puranas, about which there is difference of opinion. Different sections/ castes believe in conflicting versions. Treating these as tales/ stories will lessen the tension. Also, we can learn a lot even from stories. By treating Ramayana and Mahabharata as stories, you don't lose the capacity to learn from these. We learn much from stories also. There is famous book 'Panch Tantra' containing many stories using animals as characters. The stories were for teaching princes statecraft.
So in effect you will not speak directly when it comes to a certain group, which is clear by your long winded explanation which most of us Hindus already know ! usual double standards !
The illustrations and parables given in all holy books are just stories. It makes no difference whether these are Hindu, Muslim or christian. But all this does not matter. as long as beliefs do not harm, all is okay. But when there are conflicting versions about these mythological figures, conflicts arise. e.g. recent controversy on Durga and Mahishasur. There are some times communal fight among Muslims also on Muharram- between Sunni and Shia. This happens mostly at Lucknow. Such conflicts can be avoided by treating the past as something irrelevant or mere stories so that current generation can live peacefully.
9 years ago
rambabu liked a reply to the topic Can there be another division of India on religious lines?.
9 years ago
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani replied to the topic Can there be another division of India on religious lines?.
This is with reference to M.G. Singh's post partly replied by Vijai. The Muslims in India do not want sharia law. The question of uniform civil law is irrelevant. On all common issues, we have same law applicable to all irrespective of religion. In Manusmriti, there was different punishment for same crime depending on caste of person involved. Even in sharia criminal law, there is no discrimination. I do not support introduction of sharia as well as Manusmriti. No Muslim has demanded introduction of sharia.
We have to distinguish between common law and personal law. The common law pertains to crimes, property disputes, business transactions. The code of criminal procedure, Indian Penal code, Civil procedure, business law- these are same for all and hence there is already uniform law.
But personal law is different. Personal is really personal and so there is bound to be difference. Personal law is about various rituals on birth, marriage, divorce, succession and other matters concerning community only. There is no uniform civil code even for Hindus. There is Daya Bhag in Assam and West Bengal whereas Mitakshra in rest of India. There are also separate law for various tribes. Personal law depends on customs and rituals of a community. You cannot bring common civil code even for Hindus- not to speak of Muslims.
Incidentally, common civil code, Ram Temple and special status of Jammu & Kashmir were very favorite issues of BJP/ RSS but now as they are in power, they have forgotten these. any way, I welcome this.
Now the question, Wwhy I don't comment on Muslim League. Now this does not seem relevant being a historic matter only. Presently, there are some Muslim outfits like MIM led by Ovaisi. But Ovaisi has not said anything anti national. His energy is diverted simply to retort to provocation by Hindutva forces.
As regards the plea that India can be secular even as Hindu nation, we must remember that India has very sizable minorities who will not accept this plea. There is also no such need. You can follow your religion personally and worship as you please. However, if you wish that some religion be state religion, we have already one-- Budddhism- as the national emblem- forur lions with words 'Satyamev Jayate'- is from Sarnath. Practically, you begin even the official function following Hindu ritual like performing Yagna and breaking coco nuts. If you wish you can still believe that there is imprint of Hindu religion in all our activities. even Sonia Gandhi begins her election campaign from temple visit. What else you want.
Now why RSS is fascist. You need go through 'Bunch of thoughts' and 'We- our nationhood defined' to realize the fascist character of the organization. They are nor so much pro Hindu as Anti Muslim, anti Christian, anti Communist and now anti any thing that is progressive and liberal.
The latest wisdom from RSS leadership is that Bhagawa is better our national flag as this was even before Titanga. I am waiting for next statement that Manusmriti is older than current Indian constitution and so why not treat Manusmriti as Indian Constitution.
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Communism - Is it a failed ideology ?.
Any organisation or ideology is bound to have some pros but in communism it is more cons than pros that led to its downfall worldwide...One can also see how in India's context how our erstwhile leaders like Nehru were perpetually in a confused dream world thereby making a mess of the nation and communalising it because of their failed policies which were neither communistic nor capitalistic nor wholly socialistic !!!
9 years ago
rambabu liked a reply to the topic Can there be another division of India on religious lines?.
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic A beautiful article on why we need Swadeshi!.
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
So in effect we should be treating Koran, Bible, Guru Granth Sahib and all the rest as fairy tales, and will those religious groups agree to this suggestion, most probably some of them would go on a strike, the so called sicularists of our country go up in arms and some issue a fatwah against the one who dares to say so about their scriptures ..
Now Pope has said that there is no hell fire and there were no Adam and eve. In Hindu religion, there are two sets of scriptures/ books. Some contain philosophy or knowledge. These are Vedas, Vedanta, Meemaansa etc. There are also Puranas, which are stories. There are different characters in Puranas, about which there is difference of opinion. Different sections/ castes believe in conflicting versions. Treating these as tales/ stories will lessen the tension. Also, we can learn a lot even from stories. By treating Ramayana and Mahabharata as stories, you don't lose the capacity to learn from these. We learn much from stories also. There is famous book 'Panch Tantra' containing many stories using animals as characters. The stories were for teaching princes statecraft.
So in effect you will not speak directly when it comes to a certain group, which is clear by your long winded explanation which most of us Hindus already know ! usual double standards !
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Flyover under construction ( since 7 years collapses in Calcutta !!.
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
Apparently Mamata Banerjee had given some contracts to the same IVCRL when she was a Railways minister in the central cabinet. Now she puts the blame on the previous government very conveniently for having given the contract to the firm.. With 26 lives lost and several mre in serious condition , politicians dont care and will go on with their politiking ..
Mamata Banerjee has truly evolved as a hard-core politician from the initial simple, down-to-earth lady who thinks of the masses. It is so shameful the way she is now trying to save her own skin that too in such an obvious manner.
As expected where there is tragedy and an opportunity for a photo op there is Rahul Gandhi and sure enough he went and posed, probably delaying the rescue operations and causing inconvenience. The congress has now shifted its stand and supports CPI in Bengal in the coming election so he had his say against Mamata Banerjee...Honestly the kind of insensitivity these people have..
9 years ago
usha manohar liked a reply to the topic Can there be another division of India on religious lines?.
9 years ago
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani replied to the topic Communism - Is it a failed ideology ?.
vijay wrote:
Utopian ideas are for discussion and better understanding. It is well known they cannot be implemented in practice because average humans are indeed selfish. The kibbutz system in Israel did work for sometime however.
What appears Utopian today may be realized tomorrow. Our aim should be noble and high even if not realizable. If your direction is good, you will definitely accomplish something noble. Success may not be 100% but even if you get 20% success, this is worth. The idea of communism and the efforts of communists have definitely contributed a lot in labor welfare and protection of workers' rights. Today what ever you see in labor legislation and practice- maximum working hours, minimum wages, accommodation facilities, safety provisions, workers' participation in management- have been attained mainly owing to communist thought. There are many politicians and thinkers who are non Marxist but their policies are also influenced by Communism. There are non Marxist socialists as well. Pt Nehru was also influenced by Marxist though but he was not a Communist. But his idea of socialistic pattern of society and five year plans were no doubt attributable to Russian revolution. The social democratic parties in Europe are also an offshoot of communism. They are not Communist but also do not want reckless exploitation of labor. If there were no communist, there would also not be liberal democrats and non Marxist socialists like Nehru and Dr. Lohia.
9 years ago
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani replied to the topic A beautiful article on why we need Swadeshi!.
usha manohar wrote:
So in effect we should be treating Koran, Bible, Guru Granth Sahib and all the rest as fairy tales, and will those religious groups agree to this suggestion, most probably some of them would go on a strike, the so called sicularists of our country go up in arms and some issue a fatwah against the one who dares to say so about their scriptures ..
Now Pope has said that there is no hell fire and there were no Adam and eve. In Hindu religion, there are two sets of scriptures/ books. Some contain philosophy or knowledge. These are Vedas, Vedanta, Meemaansa etc. There are also Puranas, which are stories. There are different characters in Puranas, about which there is difference of opinion. Different sections/ castes believe in conflicting versions. Treating these as tales/ stories will lessen the tension. Also, we can learn a lot even from stories. By treating Ramayana and Mahabharata as stories, you don't lose the capacity to learn from these. We learn much from stories also. There is famous book 'Panch Tantra' containing many stories using animals as characters. The stories were for teaching princes statecraft.
9 years ago
vijay replied to the topic A beautiful article on why we need Swadeshi!.
Both the epics are in fact Management books written in unique Indian style and have stood the test of time. They should not be seen as merely religious texts which they are not. That they belong to Hinduim is a tribute to it.
9 years ago
vijay replied to the topic Flyover under construction ( since 7 years collapses in Calcutta !!.
The truth of the matter is that all politicians ultimately end up as failures due to their inherent weaknesses. The idols of today become villains of tomorrow.
9 years ago
vijay replied to the topic Happy new year (Bhartiya).
Will the two come together to celebrate a common new year?
9 years ago
vijay replied to the topic Can there be another division of India on religious lines?.
Either you are really naive or think others are stupid not to see the intention behind such observations by such leaders. Every few days they come up with such thoughts and then issue clarifications changing their earlier observations.
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Happy new year (Bhartiya).
Here in Mangalore few communities celebrate Ugadi on the 8th of April which is called Chandramana Ugadi which changes each year depending on the movement of the moon.But most of other communities including me celebrate it on the 14 of April which is Sauramna Ugadi, which normally remains fixed since it depends on the movement of the sun which remains fixed .
9 years ago
suni51 replied to the topic A beautiful article on why we need Swadeshi!.
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
So in effect we should be treating Koran, Bible, Guru Granth Sahib and all the rest as fairy tales, and will those religious groups agree to this suggestion, most probably some of them would go on a strike, the so called sicularists of our country go up in arms and some issue a fatwah against the one who dares to say so about their scriptures ..
Now Pope has said that there is no hell fire and there were no Adam and eve. In Hindu religion, there are two sets of scriptures/ books. Some contain philosophy or knowledge. These are Vedas, Vedanta, Meemaansa etc. There are also Puranas, which are stories. There are different characters in Puranas, about which there is difference of opinion. Different sections/ castes believe in conflicting versions. Treating these as tales/ stories will lessen the tension. Also, we can learn a lot even from stories. By treating Ramayana and Mahabharata as stories, you don't lose the capacity to learn from these. We learn much from stories also. There is famous book 'Panch Tantra' containing many stories using animals as characters. The stories were for teaching princes statecraft.
So in effect you will not speak directly when it comes to a certain group, which is clear by your long winded explanation which most of us Hindus already know ! usual double standards !
The illustrations and parables given in all holy books are just stories. It makes no difference whether these are Hindu, Muslim or christian. But all this does not matter. as long as beliefs do not harm, all is okay. But when there are conflicting versions about these mythological figures, conflicts arise. e.g. recent controversy on Durga and Mahishasur. There are some times communal fight among Muslims also on Muharram- between Sunni and Shia. This happens mostly at Lucknow. Such conflicts can be avoided by treating the past as something irrelevant or mere stories so that current generation can live peacefully.
I agree with you and ready to accept what you said but would you please go and say same lines to other religious groups? Please don't tell me you say these things in the capacity of a Hindu because you have said it at many occasions that you have no faith in any any religion.
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Can there be another division of India on religious lines?.
RSS leadership is absolutely right in his stand that the Saffron flag is older than the tri color since RSS has been in existence since 1925. His statement does not change the realities of today, so why make much of it unless some people see read when they hear saffron !!!
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic A beautiful article on why we need Swadeshi!.
The very fact that the Durga Mahishasura conflict is a recent one shows how divisive communal forces, which also include some so called rationale and self proclaimed intellectuals among Hindus , are taking advantage of Hinduism and bringing in conflict between caste groups, need one say more ..
9 years ago
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani replied to the topic A beautiful article on why we need Swadeshi!.
usha manohar wrote:
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
So in effect we should be treating Koran, Bible, Guru Granth Sahib and all the rest as fairy tales, and will those religious groups agree to this suggestion, most probably some of them would go on a strike, the so called sicularists of our country go up in arms and some issue a fatwah against the one who dares to say so about their scriptures ..
Now Pope has said that there is no hell fire and there were no Adam and eve. In Hindu religion, there are two sets of scriptures/ books. Some contain philosophy or knowledge. These are Vedas, Vedanta, Meemaansa etc. There are also Puranas, which are stories. There are different characters in Puranas, about which there is difference of opinion. Different sections/ castes believe in conflicting versions. Treating these as tales/ stories will lessen the tension. Also, we can learn a lot even from stories. By treating Ramayana and Mahabharata as stories, you don't lose the capacity to learn from these. We learn much from stories also. There is famous book 'Panch Tantra' containing many stories using animals as characters. The stories were for teaching princes statecraft.
So in effect you will not speak directly when it comes to a certain group, which is clear by your long winded explanation which most of us Hindus already know ! usual double standards !
The illustrations and parables given in all holy books are just stories. It makes no difference whether these are Hindu, Muslim or christian. But all this does not matter. as long as beliefs do not harm, all is okay. But when there are conflicting versions about these mythological figures, conflicts arise. e.g. recent controversy on Durga and Mahishasur. There are some times communal fight among Muslims also on Muharram- between Sunni and Shia. This happens mostly at Lucknow. Such conflicts can be avoided by treating the past as something irrelevant or mere stories so that current generation can live peacefully.
9 years ago
rambabu liked a reply to the topic Can there be another division of India on religious lines?.
9 years ago
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani replied to the topic Can there be another division of India on religious lines?.
This is with reference to M.G. Singh's post partly replied by Vijai. The Muslims in India do not want sharia law. The question of uniform civil law is irrelevant. On all common issues, we have same law applicable to all irrespective of religion. In Manusmriti, there was different punishment for same crime depending on caste of person involved. Even in sharia criminal law, there is no discrimination. I do not support introduction of sharia as well as Manusmriti. No Muslim has demanded introduction of sharia.
We have to distinguish between common law and personal law. The common law pertains to crimes, property disputes, business transactions. The code of criminal procedure, Indian Penal code, Civil procedure, business law- these are same for all and hence there is already uniform law.
But personal law is different. Personal is really personal and so there is bound to be difference. Personal law is about various rituals on birth, marriage, divorce, succession and other matters concerning community only. There is no uniform civil code even for Hindus. There is Daya Bhag in Assam and West Bengal whereas Mitakshra in rest of India. There are also separate law for various tribes. Personal law depends on customs and rituals of a community. You cannot bring common civil code even for Hindus- not to speak of Muslims.
Incidentally, common civil code, Ram Temple and special status of Jammu & Kashmir were very favorite issues of BJP/ RSS but now as they are in power, they have forgotten these. any way, I welcome this.
Now the question, Wwhy I don't comment on Muslim League. Now this does not seem relevant being a historic matter only. Presently, there are some Muslim outfits like MIM led by Ovaisi. But Ovaisi has not said anything anti national. His energy is diverted simply to retort to provocation by Hindutva forces.
As regards the plea that India can be secular even as Hindu nation, we must remember that India has very sizable minorities who will not accept this plea. There is also no such need. You can follow your religion personally and worship as you please. However, if you wish that some religion be state religion, we have already one-- Budddhism- as the national emblem- forur lions with words 'Satyamev Jayate'- is from Sarnath. Practically, you begin even the official function following Hindu ritual like performing Yagna and breaking coco nuts. If you wish you can still believe that there is imprint of Hindu religion in all our activities. even Sonia Gandhi begins her election campaign from temple visit. What else you want.
Now why RSS is fascist. You need go through 'Bunch of thoughts' and 'We- our nationhood defined' to realize the fascist character of the organization. They are nor so much pro Hindu as Anti Muslim, anti Christian, anti Communist and now anti any thing that is progressive and liberal.
The latest wisdom from RSS leadership is that Bhagawa is better our national flag as this was even before Titanga. I am waiting for next statement that Manusmriti is older than current Indian constitution and so why not treat Manusmriti as Indian Constitution.
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Communism - Is it a failed ideology ?.
Any organisation or ideology is bound to have some pros but in communism it is more cons than pros that led to its downfall worldwide...One can also see how in India's context how our erstwhile leaders like Nehru were perpetually in a confused dream world thereby making a mess of the nation and communalising it because of their failed policies which were neither communistic nor capitalistic nor wholly socialistic !!!
9 years ago
rambabu liked a reply to the topic Can there be another division of India on religious lines?.
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic A beautiful article on why we need Swadeshi!.
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
So in effect we should be treating Koran, Bible, Guru Granth Sahib and all the rest as fairy tales, and will those religious groups agree to this suggestion, most probably some of them would go on a strike, the so called sicularists of our country go up in arms and some issue a fatwah against the one who dares to say so about their scriptures ..
Now Pope has said that there is no hell fire and there were no Adam and eve. In Hindu religion, there are two sets of scriptures/ books. Some contain philosophy or knowledge. These are Vedas, Vedanta, Meemaansa etc. There are also Puranas, which are stories. There are different characters in Puranas, about which there is difference of opinion. Different sections/ castes believe in conflicting versions. Treating these as tales/ stories will lessen the tension. Also, we can learn a lot even from stories. By treating Ramayana and Mahabharata as stories, you don't lose the capacity to learn from these. We learn much from stories also. There is famous book 'Panch Tantra' containing many stories using animals as characters. The stories were for teaching princes statecraft.
So in effect you will not speak directly when it comes to a certain group, which is clear by your long winded explanation which most of us Hindus already know ! usual double standards !
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Flyover under construction ( since 7 years collapses in Calcutta !!.
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
Apparently Mamata Banerjee had given some contracts to the same IVCRL when she was a Railways minister in the central cabinet. Now she puts the blame on the previous government very conveniently for having given the contract to the firm.. With 26 lives lost and several mre in serious condition , politicians dont care and will go on with their politiking ..
Mamata Banerjee has truly evolved as a hard-core politician from the initial simple, down-to-earth lady who thinks of the masses. It is so shameful the way she is now trying to save her own skin that too in such an obvious manner.
As expected where there is tragedy and an opportunity for a photo op there is Rahul Gandhi and sure enough he went and posed, probably delaying the rescue operations and causing inconvenience. The congress has now shifted its stand and supports CPI in Bengal in the coming election so he had his say against Mamata Banerjee...Honestly the kind of insensitivity these people have..
9 years ago
usha manohar liked a reply to the topic Can there be another division of India on religious lines?.
9 years ago
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani replied to the topic Communism - Is it a failed ideology ?.
vijay wrote:
Utopian ideas are for discussion and better understanding. It is well known they cannot be implemented in practice because average humans are indeed selfish. The kibbutz system in Israel did work for sometime however.
What appears Utopian today may be realized tomorrow. Our aim should be noble and high even if not realizable. If your direction is good, you will definitely accomplish something noble. Success may not be 100% but even if you get 20% success, this is worth. The idea of communism and the efforts of communists have definitely contributed a lot in labor welfare and protection of workers' rights. Today what ever you see in labor legislation and practice- maximum working hours, minimum wages, accommodation facilities, safety provisions, workers' participation in management- have been attained mainly owing to communist thought. There are many politicians and thinkers who are non Marxist but their policies are also influenced by Communism. There are non Marxist socialists as well. Pt Nehru was also influenced by Marxist though but he was not a Communist. But his idea of socialistic pattern of society and five year plans were no doubt attributable to Russian revolution. The social democratic parties in Europe are also an offshoot of communism. They are not Communist but also do not want reckless exploitation of labor. If there were no communist, there would also not be liberal democrats and non Marxist socialists like Nehru and Dr. Lohia.
9 years ago
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani replied to the topic A beautiful article on why we need Swadeshi!.
usha manohar wrote:
So in effect we should be treating Koran, Bible, Guru Granth Sahib and all the rest as fairy tales, and will those religious groups agree to this suggestion, most probably some of them would go on a strike, the so called sicularists of our country go up in arms and some issue a fatwah against the one who dares to say so about their scriptures ..
Now Pope has said that there is no hell fire and there were no Adam and eve. In Hindu religion, there are two sets of scriptures/ books. Some contain philosophy or knowledge. These are Vedas, Vedanta, Meemaansa etc. There are also Puranas, which are stories. There are different characters in Puranas, about which there is difference of opinion. Different sections/ castes believe in conflicting versions. Treating these as tales/ stories will lessen the tension. Also, we can learn a lot even from stories. By treating Ramayana and Mahabharata as stories, you don't lose the capacity to learn from these. We learn much from stories also. There is famous book 'Panch Tantra' containing many stories using animals as characters. The stories were for teaching princes statecraft.
9 years ago
vijay replied to the topic A beautiful article on why we need Swadeshi!.
Both the epics are in fact Management books written in unique Indian style and have stood the test of time. They should not be seen as merely religious texts which they are not. That they belong to Hinduim is a tribute to it.
9 years ago
vijay replied to the topic Flyover under construction ( since 7 years collapses in Calcutta !!.
The truth of the matter is that all politicians ultimately end up as failures due to their inherent weaknesses. The idols of today become villains of tomorrow.
9 years ago