Shri KRS,
myself and mango had a long discussion on certain philosophical beliefs... where I tried to point out that logic is but a state of perception...
I say the same to you now...
But logic applies to Prakrithi. That is why we have a whole tradition of Nyayaa. The problem comes in when we mix where logic applies with where it does not apply. Faith is beyond logic. But faith can not intrude into logic. For example, logic can not determine who the GOD is. Because logic is valid only in a closed system. And viceversa. Faith can not say that a sick person will be cured on prayers alone - without medication.
Earlier, you seemed to question bala on his belief and followed his posts... so, I said that it was a question of puffed up egos on both sides - you and bala...
If you remember, I never questioned his beliefs, except to say that I do not believe that his fantastic theory of anagrams to say that Abrahamic religions sprang out of Sanatana Dharma. The issue with him was that where logic was applied to reach a conclusion, he said that I was wrong (based on his magical arguments) and called me names (senile, douche bag, etc.) I never attacked him personally - I attacked his ideas.
What else could I say? It is easy to judge one as taking sides, if the thought agrees with the other... somebody else can easily say that am taking sides with you, if they were to see posts of mutual agreement...
I know you are joking! Let me here from our readership whose side you are on?
bala's expression in this forum is something which probably you do not like... but I see no wrong in his method... if certain things go too far, there is always a way of telling things...
I care a whit about his style. What I dislike is that he does not accept logic and misleads. I dislike it when he does not substantiate his statements with logic. It is very dangerous to dismiss logic. For example, when I said that the stocks reflected the future, his answer was that there was an asterisk for mutual funds to say that the past performance is not indicative of future results! Is this the logic from a person educated on how the stock market works? Where is the standard? Yet he has no problem spouting off!
I will say what I have to say, regardless of how people take it...
I am begining to doubt this - because in one of your statements you cited people who are generally regarded as 'conservatives' in this Forum.
I think you are coming with a Trojan Horse where you say you are open minded and yet you take sides. A person as erudite, as educated and as refined as Sri Nacchinarkiniyan Ji would not be looked down by you if you have an open mind.
Regards,
KRS
Regards,
Seshadri