16 Mar 07
Originally posted by lucifershammerSince that document is concerned with liturgical rites such as the eucharist, I wouldn't expect it to. Or does it address itself to social reform as well? You're comparing chalk and cheese. The Upanishads are not liturgical documents.
Consider this -- you wouldn't find too many references to the feudal system, or slavery, or many other contemporary Middle Age social issues in the Missale Romanum now, would you?
16 Mar 07
Originally posted by Bosse de NageThe Vedas are -- which is what your citation from Wikipedia mentioned.
Since that document is concerned with liturgical rites such as the eucharist, I wouldn't expect it to. Or does it address itself to social reform as well? You're comparing chalk and cheese. The Upanishads are not liturgical documents.
16 Mar 07
Originally posted by lucifershammerAh, right. Well, sorry if my quote that shifted the discussion to the liturgical differences between Hindu and Catholic culture. In a discussion about the Upanishads and samsara, it seems irrevelant.
The Vedas are -- which is what your citation from Wikipedia mentioned.
Perhaps you have some thoughts about samsara.