Critical thinking...
hariḥ oṁ
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namasté
I thought to just make a note on this notion of critical thinking that may apply to some posts here on HDF.
I am of the opinion that critical thinking is healthy. But one must first ask, what definition are you applying to this notion of critical thinking ?
From my point of view critical thinking engages a (disciplined ) process of actively and perhaps skillfully applying, analyzing, and evaluating information from our śāstra-s , āgama-s¹ and the like for reflection, or communicating one's views. These views can (or may) act as a guide to a belief or action or more importantly the input for change in comprehending one's notion of reality and life that impacts one's world view.
This critical thinking can include comparing and contrasting one's views to another's , but not at the expense of another's belief system.
This boils down to technique... how to do this thinking w/o stepping on others ? It by no means is easy because worlds cause mischief. A benign word to you is a spear to another. So , what does one to ? The best they can.
It has taken HDF some years to evolve out of the notion that 'my Supreme is nobler then your Supreme' . This was a common thorn some years back, so many here are mindful of not returning to yester-year. Therefore the HDF moderators make choices, not always right, but I am of the opinion the right intent is there.
If you feel slighted in any way it informs the 'owner' that the ego is still present ( yes, in me too) and a learning experience is being offered. If you are wide awake you will see this opportunity, if not, then one more vāsanā¹ is being deposited and will ( sooner or later) need to be dealt with.
Every one and every thing is put in front of you for a reason...
this whole universe has come into existence just to carry you to God Consciousness. It is not meant to push you down. This universe is meant for your upliftment....svāmī lakṣmanjū
iti śivaṁ
words
- āgama - a traditional doctrine or collection of such doctrines , sacred work; Its deeper meaning is to come near, approach, just like the notion of 'upaniṣad' - come sit close (to the truth)
- vāsanā - impression within consciousness, some say within memory.
Last edited by yajvan; 27 July 2014 at 07:13 PM.
यतस्त्वं शिवसमोऽसि
yatastvaṁ śivasamo'si
because you are identical with śiva
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