Re: The significance of the Veda
Originally Posted by
shiv.somashekhar
This thread is to gather information and *not* to bicker about different view points.
The purpose of this thread is to understand the impact/role of the Veda (not Vedanta) on everyday life. A lot of people here claim the Veda is the bedrock of Hinduism and hence, I invite people (who are not born into Brahmin families) to share explicit, clear areas of their daily lives that are influenced by the Veda (Samhita or Brahmana). That is, some aspect of your life that would be different if not for the Veda. Obviously, views supported by Vedic references are recommended over general statements. Also, please leave out auxillary texts such as the Gita, Ramayana, etc., as they deserve their own threads.
Hopefully, this little exercise gives us some understanding on exactly how the Veda is critical to all Hindus - because at this time I do not see how.
Thanks
We can include brahmins also as the question is equally valid for 99.99% of brahmins as well.
Why are you unhappy? Because 99.9 per cent Of everything you think, And of everything you do, Is for yourself —And there isn't one
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