Well - we Hindus are far more sensible than that and believe in science more than absurd believes. Our vedas and upanishads do not recommend blindly believe any nonsense dished out by random priests. They also have no mention of Ram.The GOI has taken the correct stand. Just because others crazy - does not mean Hindus should start behaving like that.
However I would advise the government to behave as rationally and sensibly when dealing with people of other faiths as well. I am afraid they would be scared to do that - either lose the votes or fear a death sentence.
RE:The GOI is correct
by Dinesh Bhardhwaj on Sep 12, 2007 03:04 PM Permalink
anurag, just say all this to your father.he will tell you what rubbish you have written.
RE:The GOI is correct
by Jaihind on Sep 12, 2007 03:18 PM Permalink
guys!!!! dont be religious fanatic. God is just a supernatural power. We dont have to fight each other on religious ground. LOVE YOUR NATION, LOVE YOUR PEOPLE, THEN GOD'S BLESSINGS WILL FOLLOW..
RE:The GOI is correct
by stav on Sep 12, 2007 03:06 PM Permalink
So few understand hinduism, so many people out here are crying for Rama, as if he requires these peoples protection. I agree with you, GOI should go ahead.
Irrespective of the fact that there is nothing to prove the existence of Lord Ram, if at all Ramayana was mere literature, we also have to take note of the fact that best literary works, whether ancient or modern, always revolved around the people & history of the times. Forget history, can anyone deny the fact that some one by the name King Rama did live; revolving around whom Ramayana was written? There might be very exaggerated illustration of various characters, then that was the way literature was written those times (whether Sanskrit, Greek or Roman). Fact is that King Rama did exist, the war with Ravana was fought; in all probabilities the Ram Sethu was built to cross over to Lanka. It is also a certain possibility that the strait was shallow those times. What every thinking man should consider is that we should not refute the existence of King Rama,(not Lord Ram) around whom the halo of godliness was betowed by the subjects of the time,&in the course of history, he was worshipped as god. Isnt it true of every religion?
Gist: in a secular country, one neednt strictly go by the Logic; common sentiment & religious beliefs, cultural heritage - everything should be given its due share of acknowledgement. Even the affidavit filed, though logically might be correct, it would have been a more correct document had the minister, or committee who prepared it, had given heed to such important issues.
