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The name of the thread did not reveal the nature of discussions taking place in this thread.
My guess having seen Dr Kamat's blog site is that he may be well intentioned. His observations about how rituals are understood by common people and how a group of people could have used prevailing practices to exploit another group is entirely possible.
But my view reading his interpretation of B.Gita verses and few others referenced, demonstrates his total lack of scholarship. He does not have genuine understanding arising from proper exposure with the support of qualified teachers and fellow students. Therefore reading his blogs is a waste of time for anyone serious with personal growth.
As an example, we find that our mind can be tranquil at times with no reason or with reason (such seeing the view from the the top of a mountain for some people) or feel agitated (during the middle of a passionate discussion) or feel a bit down & dull (say, just before getting ready to sleep or having listless thinking for no reason at all).
There is no further proof needed to know the above facts because we can simply know by observing ourselves.
The three states of mind are given fancy names like Satva, Rajas and Tamas.
Since this experience of our mind is not unique only to ourselves, it is viewed as all pervasive across the world.
Dr Kamat thinks this is all arising due to conspiracy of some people.
I can only think of an American profanity to label this kind of thinking to add some humor to this section
He cannot comprehend the references of B.Gita Chapter 3 verses 10 to 12 he cites. Literal interpretation misses the big picture of the total context. Therefore profound statements may appear mundane, inane and silly.
My suggestion for anyone that is serious about personal growth is that :
- one should approach any of such documents like Upanishad and B.Gita with a clear understanding of using it ONLY for one's own growth.
- For that one must have clarity on what the basic problem one has for being born as a human being
- and then have an idea if that scripture will addresses the problem with complete clarity.
- One then has to use the prescribed and tested methods to make progress.
Most people are unaware there is any problem except they want more money and have better security.
In that case, they should stay away from most such scriptures and try to understand why it is important to develop character for leading a more conflict free life.
Such a recommendation actually is in B.Gita in chapter 3.
There are very good books that make a case as to why character strengths can benefit individuals and the society at large (e.g., Covey's books).
This idea of doing social good by and large is a myth in my view. It is all for most party ego driven activity for many people and therefore an illusion.
There are people who have done great service but for that they had addressed their own problems first.
The universe is 14 billion years old, there are billions of galaxies and there are billions of stars. In our earth we have a blip of an existence. The world (and nature) is completely in equilibrium. There is no need to anyone to feel that they are making a difference by some self gratifying analysis.
If one is sick to the bones they cannot help anyone else even if they think they have good intentions.
First one should get better.
Those in delusion cannot wake others from their delusion
So my view is that when it comes to growth (of a society) I would focus on myself first.
I am only sharing this since this is a forum and I came to spend/waste some time here. I found that our scriptures (not the Purva Mimamsa section) can help and simply sharing that without any expectations.
Blogs like Dr Kamath in this context are distractions in my view,
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