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Date: Fri Jul 06 2001 - 18:28:59 PDT
I don't think it is that simple mani. As you correctly pointed out I
did omit the act that is neither selfless nor selfish; however, for
acts motivated by selflessness, selfishness, or a combination of both
(which would also be denoted selfish) the standard outlined in the
post is applicable. In the case of the cold-blooded killer the act
is selfish. The reasoning is as follows. The act is obviously not
selfless as it is not for the broader public benefit. Nor is it
inadvertent. Thus, it must be selfish. Ultimately however, only the
individual committing the act and the ordainer know of the true
nature of the motivation.
I will try to outline the standard in greater detail over the weekend
(including looking at the relationship between the standard and the
principle of dharma.)
ramanuja dasan,
Venkat
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