Hindu values that have no scientific basis should be given up: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

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RSS sarsanghachalak Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday called for a reassessment of Hindu religious values, saying that values that did not conform to scientific bases should be given up.


Bhagwat, who was here to participate in a columnists’ conference on “Indian perspectives on women’s issues”, said, “There is a need to assess the prevalent Hindu religion along scientific lines. Those values that do not conform to scientific standards should be given up.”
Indian society, he said, had maintained a tradition of rejecting redundant traditions and accepting “good things from all over the world” based on eternal life values.


All issues and problems should be viewed through the Hindu life philosophy, Bhagwat also said.
“The Hindu life view looks at men and women as two expressions of a single element. It therefore lays stress on unity instead of equality.”

The values and significance of the Indian family system, Bhagwat said, stood strong despite numerous challenges, which was a testimony to the power of the Hindu society. “Recognising our roots and strengthening them will empower the society to combat westernisation and numerous such attacks,” Bhagwat said.
The RSS chief said only the Hindu religion had the ability to move “creation” forward in a balanced way.
Bhagwat is on a nine-day tour of the desert state. The two-day columnists’ conference, that concluded on Sunday, was part of his Jaipur itinerary. He will now head to Jodhpur for the remainder of his tour, participating in Sangh meetings till September 20.




Hindu values that have no scientific basis should be given up: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat | The Indian Express

 

[Star Wars]

That is what i like about Hinduism, we grow and adapt as the world changes

 

[Chanakyaa]

Inshaallah, Yahi hamare mulk ki Pehchaan hai.....
Madarasa ho ya Mandir, India loves Science.

 

[unbiasedopinion]

Wonderful. Religion should be adaptable to changing times. This is what makes Hinduism one of the longest living religion as it is not rigid. It evolves and adapt science as its core (there are some aberrations). But care should be taken as today's science may in some cases would not be able to validate a certain tradition or practice based on today's wisdom as the original scientific knowledge may have been lost with the passage of time and yet to be rediscovered again.

 

[Maira La]

Cool, science! (lol)
But can you first get rid of the caste system that pervades every facet of Hindu life? There's nothing scientific about it.
"We made progress" is no longer good enough, this disgusting practice should have been abolished ages ago!

 

[gau8av]

That is what i like about Hinduism, we grow and adapt as the world changes

yup, not an organized religion with a strict code to be adhered to at all times, no concept of infidel etc and free to evolve.

 

[mpk1988]

Cool, science! (lol)
But can you first get rid of the caste system that pervades every facet of Hindu life? There's nothing scientific about it.
"We made progress" is no longer good enough, this disgusting practice should have been abolished ages ago!

The practice has been abolished ages ago... and also, just like Muslims say the present day Jihadis or ISIS does't represent true Muslims, same goes for caste-system and medieval practices like that. In-fact there is no such thing in our religious books.

The only place where it lives so voraciously is the internet actually, where trolls and.. let's say challenged.. people like you thrive.

On-Topic: This is a very good statement that should be given more publicity. It's stuff like this that needs to reverberate throughout the Hindu Community.

 

[Mike_Brando]

Cool, science! (lol)
But can you first get rid of the caste system that pervades every facet of Hindu life? There's nothing scientific about it.
"We made progress" is no longer good enough, this disgusting practice should have been abolished ages ago!

Lol,it may be a disgusting practice but still it's way better than strapping a bomb on your body and blowing up yourself at a crowded place all in the name of religion or beheading someone just because he/she doesn't agree with your PoV or support your version of Islam!!You first have to get rid of this type of inhuman violence which pervades every facets of Islamic life before lecturing others on morality and human rights.Capisce!!

 

[Maira La]

The practice has been abolished ages ago... and also, just like Muslims say the present day Jihadis or ISIS does't represent true Muslims, same goes for caste-system and medieval practices like that. In-fact there is no such thing in our religious books.

The only place where it lives so voraciously is the internet actually, where trolls and.. let's say challenged.. people like you thrive.

Not only do you lie (caste system is a myth? ), but also get personal in lieu of expressing intelligent arguments. Typical Indian.

 

[unbiasedopinion]

Cool, science! (lol)
But can you first get rid of the caste system that pervades every facet of Hindu life? There's nothing scientific about it.
"We made progress" is no longer good enough, this disgusting practice should have been abolished ages ago!

Caste system with the passage of time has been corrupted. Which was earlier linked with profession has become so badly associated with birth. Anyhow, the abolition of caste system will take time as it is a gradual process. It cannot be changed with the toggle of switch. Society is changing fast and people due to their job preference changes are mixing with each other. With couple of generations, the caste system will loose its relevance due to intermixing of various section of society.

 

[Maarkhoor]

Inshaallah, Yahi hamare mulk ki Pehchaan hai.....
Madarasa ho ya Mandir, India loves Science.

So as per scientific research beef is good for health so you people starting to eat.

 

[mpk1988]

Not only do you lie (caste system is a myth? ), but also get personal in lieu of expressing intelligent arguments. Typical Indian.

When did I ever say it was a myth? You constantly keep proving your lack of comprehension and basic common sense.


It was prevalent and the middle ages, has been abolished and now there are more or less only isolated incidents and prejudicial attitudes that exist. These will be gone in the next generation with more inter-mixing.

I don't hold back when dealing with trolls who contribute absolutely nothing to the discussion at hand. Especially ones who get off on their complex issues or are riddled by it. Besides, your pathetic statements only prove it.. Enjoy..

So as per scientific research beef is good for health so you people starting to eat.

As per scientific research, Beef is one of the most un-healthiest red-meat out there!!! Which Journal or books do you get your info from??
and this is from a steak loving Hindu..

 

[unbiasedopinion]

So as per scientific research beef is good for health so you people starting to eat.

No meat is good for health in longer run.

 

[Maira La]

When did I ever say it was a myth? You constantly keep proving your lack of comprehension and basic common sense.


It was prevalent and the middle ages, has been abolished and now there are more or less only isolated incidents and prejudicial attitudes that exist. These will be gone in the next generation with more inter-mixing.

and this is from a steak loving Hindu..

... Yeah yeah, the usual lies.. I'll believe you if you can successfully marry someone of a higher caste!

 

[Bornubus]

Lol,it may be a disgusting practice but still it's way better than strapping a bomb on your body and blowing up yourself at a crowded place all in the name of religion or beheading someone just because he/she doesn't agree with your PoV or support your version of Islam!!You first have to get rid of this type of inhuman violence which pervades every facets of Islamic life before lecturing others on morality and human rights.Capisce!!

Not to mention sectarian crap which hundreds of thousands every now and then.

By the way Shia can't pray in sunni mosque.