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4 AnswersLanguages1 decade agoIs it not a sacrilege to deny facts mentioned in your 'holy books' that you trust?
The fundamentals do not understand that they are Living in a different society than it had been when their 'holy books', were written and these books were further coloured by the subsequent writers whose minds might have been influenced by their own time, space, and circumstances. Therefore, they shamelessly deny some of the facts written therein the books. Most of them have been observed to be twisting the facts in such a way or fashion by which their own selfish ends may be served. It appears to be true of most of the religions of the world on this planet.
7 AnswersReligion & Spirituality1 decade agoWho originally 'constructed' the ideology of re-incarnation of souls?
The question assumes much importance, as this ideology has deeplly impacted the lives of Crores of people on this planet.
6 AnswersReligion & Spirituality1 decade agoIt is said that the ruling classes write history. With what percentage of truth they do so?
If the truthfulness in history was not revealed, it would definitely be colouring our knowledge with what the ruling classed intended to inject into our minds.
10 AnswersHistory1 decade agoHindu historians please let me know life and career of 'Maha-Muni' Manu, who wrote 'Manav Dharma Shastra'?
I am ignorant of his life history and the circumstances under which he lived or which might have influenced his thinking that it appears, might have influenced his writings.
1 AnswerReligion & Spirituality1 decade agoWould any body from amongst the 'Hindus' tell me the various categories of a "Bhagat"?
These various categories of "Bhagat" may please be mentioned with reference to Manu's 'Manav Dharma Shastra", popularly know as 'Manu Smriti?
3 AnswersReligion & Spirituality1 decade agoWhy medieval poets/saints like Kabir, Dhanna, Namdev, etc. were described as 'Bhagat', & not Rishis or Saints?
Would any body from amongst the 'Hindus' tell me the various categories of "Bhagat" as explained by Manu in his 'Manav Dharma Shastra", popularly know as 'Manu Smriti?
3 AnswersHistory1 decade agoIndians feel proud of "rich ancient past", but why we depend on myths & legends to know that 'richness'?
Whatever suited the ancient rulers, they got it penned by the priestly and ruling classes that had the privilege of getting the education. Their mythical books are full of humbug. Is it not right?
7 AnswersMythology & Folklore1 decade agoWhy did 'Lord Rama' slaughter Shambhook?
2 AnswersMythology & Folklore1 decade agoWhy did 'Lord Krishna' proclaim himself as 'God'?
A reading to the 'Geeta' reveals it.
7 AnswersReligion & Spirituality1 decade ago