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From: krish (krish_at_astro.ge.com)
Date: Fri Mar 08 1996 - 05:49:24 PST
The arguments by Anand (PB) and Mani are remarkable. I feel strongly that rituals are a help to those who have time to spare and concerns about their faith. By being abroad, we have broken many of the ritualistic rules. Hinduism and I am sure Vaishanvism does not stress the need for rituals. Of course, one may claim that such an individual is not following Bhakti marga. But it is not a question of satisfying others that tests a faith in Narayana. It is what one feels deeply within, and to some extent he is prejudiced by birth and environmeny. The purpose of learning is to distinguish and discard the biases. Krishna Praba