Expert: Jayendra Upadhye - 9/21/2004

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Jayen

Again thank you for your respose.

Yes of course, such thinking can only lead to a toothe ache! If you asked an ant for the meaning of EMC2 it would probably reply S_U_G_A_R.

We are indeed not equipped with the capacity to phrase a pertinent question regarding the true nature of the Universe let alone  propose
meaningful answers.

Your comments regarding indian "philosophy" as source of secular philosophical thought is interesting. I have in the past struggled with the need to take on board certain elements presented as facts (see paragraph one).

Thanks

Mike

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Hi,
Okay Mike, bye...that was an interesting exchange afterall despite the so-called "small" question! :)
Jayen

post script:- You quite galvanised the philosophical part in me..(I have a metaphysical bent)..here is a link that might interest you..it mentions the hiranya-garbha sukta of the riga-veda (the indian creation myth), where even the existence of god is openly questioned..hence i said indian philosophy is "secular" and not disposed towards this or that god! for the sukta clearly considers god(s) as passe!
Incidentally it is here that the description as a series of negations starts.
the link is :- http://www.philo.demon.co.uk/preGreek.htm
jayen