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Sri Sarma -
I was not following this thread until I saw a "new person" post a comment. I realize you are a member lot longer than I am and I find your comment hilarious
After seeing your post, I am reminded of a few quotes! This is just poking light hearted fun at how Tamil Brahmins love to debate, discuss and argue! A disclaimer: None of these quotes are directed at anyone!
" Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; argument is an exchange of ignorance." by Robert Quillen
"A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices."
- William James
"A little knowledge is a dangerous thing."
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"A little learning is a dangerous thing."
- Alexander Pope
"A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be."
- Albert Einstein
"A stupid man's report of what a clever man says is never accurate because he unconsciously translates what he hears into something he can understand."
- Bertrand Russell
Regards
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Shri tks sir,
I am happy that my post could evoke some laughter in you. This being a forum of (for) Tamil Brahmins, it is necessary that we think how many of us Tamil Brahmins give any consideration to "vedaantam" in our day-to-day lives; AFAIK, except the mantram starting with "vEdAnta vijnAna suniScitAtmA samnyAsa ...." recited at the time of neerAjanam, people do not bother whether it is dvaitam or advaitam. In a way we all live according to Saint Thyagarajar's song "dvaitamu sukhamaa advaitamu sukhama..." and go after "sukham" only. (I am twisting the Saint's kriti; may he pardon my mischief!). So, why should there be such protracted discussion on these topics?
I find that even the moderator who is generally a sleeping partner, suddenly woke up and came into the picture supporting the original poster and questioning the integrity of two or three veterans; result—these veterans have disappeared. Perhaps this is the example of maaya in advaitam
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I found this quote about discussions which you may like:
Never argue with a fool or he will drag you down to his level and beat you at it through sheer experience!