[doctorzlo]

Mr. Sudeshwer:
The teachings are all fine and meant well to ease the pangs of pain in those who seek support. They say "faith moves mountains" and it could very well be true. Once you amass inner strength in the belief that some external force will help you you yourself will be able to achieve your goal either by doing the right things or by not doing the wrong things. When despite such faith things do not happen then the escape clause is "karma". To me everything that involves others and the world around you happens randomly. You may only tweak slightly (a micro manipulation compared to a macro event).

Talking or listening to philosophy may be good for the soul. The common man is not even aware of the soul when he has to earn his daily bread. If there is a soul it has to be contained within the body. For that the body has to be preserved. To preserve the body one needs the wherewithal to get material goods---at least the basic needs. Without the body the soul has no meaning? Has anybody seen a soul? If they say "yes" they are bluffing because it is all conjecture and no concrete proof can be provided.

The Gita teachings are meant to assuage a troubled person to reinforce the conviction that what cannot be cured must be endured.


>>Why do you worry without cause?
Whom do you fear without reason?
Who can kill you?
<font color="#333333">The soul is neither born, nor does it die.