--- In [email protected], "sparaig" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > --- In [email protected], akasha_108 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote:
Akasha > > As I said I reached this conclusion quite sadly. Its not a > conclusion > > I thought possible or "sought". sparaig > We chose those "facts" under contention that best support our own > beliefs. Akasha Apparently you choose the facts that best support your postion, and that is revealing, both that you admit it and that you do it. As I have stated, including partly above, I came at the issue with a pro TMO bias, but an open mind, not trying to stack the facts. I have reached a factual conclusion which is contrary to my understanding of the issue. You will reach your own conclusion using your own peculuar logic adn method of research. I hope it serves you well. sparaig >Chandola never learned TM. He's a prominent Sanskrit > scholar. Why do you trust Dana Sawyer's word over his? Akasha What is his word? One sentence from a conversation 35 years ago with a shankaracharay not recognized by the "traditon". And his main work appears to be a novelist, on topics not related to Indian studies Dana Sawyer travels to India almost yearly, and interviews 100s of swamis, teachers, shakaracharas regularly. While I find both sources relevant, per my values and training regarding research research, Dana appears to be far deeper into researching the swami traditions in India than Chandola. If I am missing relevant info on Chandol, plese provide it. And as would be prudent, I don't base my conclusions on any one person, Dana, or anyone. Its not an either or as it appears to be in your mind. I draw on all information I can find. I evaluate it. And sort it by the relevance to the question at hand. And draw conclusions when warranted (if and when a decision needs to be made). And remain open to new information and changing of positions. To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
