Dharmapala
03-23-2009, 02:32 AM
An article from the Los Angeles Chronicle
My Belief in the Vedas
Dr. Ravindra Kumar
March 07, 2009
In many of my articles and works I have been quoting the Vedas, particularly the Rig-Veda, and other Vedic literature from time to time. Those quotations, especially the ones used in my articles, have been part of a critical study of various related subjects. Consequently, one of my friends from the United States asked me about my belief in the Vedas.
I want to clarify that it doesnīt matter to me if the Vedas are divine or composed by men. I am a theist. I am also monotheistic. I have faith in the authority of God. Therefore, wherever the Vedas encourage praying to God and speaking of Godīs grace or His supremacy, I wholly and firmly believe in them. Since praying to gods [Devatas] is not a matter of importance to me, whenever there are mentions of praying to Agni, Indra or Varuna, etc., I consider them also to be prayers for the Supreme, God, or Brahman.
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http://www.losangeleschronicle.com/articles/view/93664
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My Belief in the Vedas
Dr. Ravindra Kumar
March 07, 2009
In many of my articles and works I have been quoting the Vedas, particularly the Rig-Veda, and other Vedic literature from time to time. Those quotations, especially the ones used in my articles, have been part of a critical study of various related subjects. Consequently, one of my friends from the United States asked me about my belief in the Vedas.
I want to clarify that it doesnīt matter to me if the Vedas are divine or composed by men. I am a theist. I am also monotheistic. I have faith in the authority of God. Therefore, wherever the Vedas encourage praying to God and speaking of Godīs grace or His supremacy, I wholly and firmly believe in them. Since praying to gods [Devatas] is not a matter of importance to me, whenever there are mentions of praying to Agni, Indra or Varuna, etc., I consider them also to be prayers for the Supreme, God, or Brahman.
Read the whole article here:
http://www.losangeleschronicle.com/articles/view/93664
Comments?