| How I Became A Hindu - My Discovery of Vedic Dharma |
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| Books By David Frawley |
| SPIRITUAL PATHS AND DISCOVERY OF THE VEDAS | |
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cultural tradition that promotes spirituality and creativity is very helpful. For example,
a musical tradition provides the instruments and tools for musicians to grow. Spiritual
traditions can be helpful springboards for self-realization. The problem arises when their
tools are applied mechanically, which is unfortunately too often the case. Real knowledge has a tradition and an authority, just as there is in science, but it is a matter of direct experience, not of mere belief. This is the basis of the real Vedic tradition. One important thing I did learn from Krishnamurti was not to blindly follow anyone who called himself a guru.Later I learned that it is particularly dangerous to follow a guru who does not represent or have the sanction of any real tradition. The Vedic view allows thinking and debate and can even accept a Krishnamurti who rejects the tradition for his insights on meditation.
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