The Hindu : Tamil Nadu News : `Vedanta explains scientific nature of Hinduism'

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Monday, Nov 22, 2004

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`Vedanta explains scientific nature of Hinduism'

By Our Special Correspondent

CHENNAI, NOV. 21. The Chief Election Commissioner, T.S. Krishnamurthy, today stressed the need for realising the importance of Hindu religion, at a time when ``we are going through difficult moments.''

Presiding over a function here to mark the 87th Jayanthi Mahotsavam of Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatheertha Mahaswamigal, 35th Sankaracharya of Sri Sharada Peetam, Sringeri, he said there had been myths and misconceptions about the religion, which had a rich heritage.

``There is still an impression that it is a religion of many Gods and that it has many superstitions and stories, which are unrealistic.'' This only betrayed the "very poor understanding" of the religion. However, if one studied the Vedanta, the scientific nature of Hinduism could be understood, he said.

Mr. Krishnamurthy said Hinduism ``is the only religion which has no human author. Unlike other religions, it has evolved over a period of time as a result of some splendid experiences of great spiritual exponents. Unlike other religions, it has neither a beginning nor an end."

He expressed the hope that organisations such as Sri Vidyatheertha Foundation would spread the gospel of Vedanta throughout the world. Mr. Krishnamurthy honoured Brahma Sri Nagaraja Bhatta, vedic scholar and principal of the Satvidya Sanjeevini Patasala, Sringeri.

He presented the Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatheertha Mahaswamigal Rolling Trophy to the winners of an inter-collegiate oratorical competition in Indian philosophy. A book, Exalting Elucidations containing replies of the Mahaswamigal to queries by devotees on 41 topics, was released.

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