some others say you should desire,goaloriented,effortive.Why so much conflict?what is correct?please resolve,it is a serious issue in my life?
2006-08-21 21:59:22 · 8 answers · asked by ramesh r 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Stop paying attention to other philosphers. They're causing you too much anguish.
Become your own philosopher. You already know that conflict is bad for you. Find another way that is your own and nobody else's.
2006-08-21 22:05:19 · answer #1 · answered by almintaka 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
there is no correct. there is no inherent truth to the meaning of life. If there were, don't you think that all the differing ideologies and religions would be on the same page by now? Pick your path. Stop waiting around for someone to tell you what you think. Obviously you think, or else you wouldn't have asked this question. Your interpretation of "THE TRUTH" is just as valid as anyone elses. The Pope isn't smarter than you, he just has a better PR staff working for him.
2006-08-21 22:06:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are there any pure, self-realized, God conscious souls among the group of people you are referring to? If not, then write their names on a paper, wad it up and toss it. To know what is the right path in life we have to follow the example of those who have achieved perfection, ie, those who are pure devotees of the Lord in love and surrender to His devotional service. The devotional service of the Lord is the perfection of life and the person who is 100 percent engaged in the Lord's service is the one to take instruction from. Such person's are not making things up or going on their limited experience. They take direction from the Lord in the heart, Paramatma, and therefore their life is perfect and their example is perfect. But of course, such souls are extremely rare in this world.
However, the author of Bhagavad-gita As It Is, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, is such a rare soul. If you will give a little time to study the Bhagavad-gita As It Is, your questions on this and many other subjects will be answered very nicely. You can read an online edition of Bhagavad-gita here: http://www.krishna.com/e-books
After reading it, if you desire your own copy, let me know as I have an extra copy. Good luck.
2006-08-22 11:05:14 · answer #3 · answered by Jagatkarta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very good question.
Centuries of human civilization and finally the answer is this.
do what you like because that is what you came into life for.
Follow the following steps.
Meditate. Ask your self what you like.
Think well. Think about the consequences of what you plan to do. Research, make calculations, ask, consult, look up, draw conclusions, prepare yourself before you act.
Speak what you want others to hear. Speak Well because this is where you "DO" starts.
Do what you plan to do. Do it Well focusing on desired results.
If you find problem go back to # 1.
Be Happy because that is why you came into existence.
If you want to curb your desires - turn yourself into stone.
If you want to just please yourself without worrying about consequences, go rob a bank and rape Angelina Jolie.
What do you want to do? It is all up to you. Isn't it.
Try standing all night tonight..... and prove me that it is all up to you.
EnJoY
2006-08-21 22:50:31 · answer #4 · answered by vinod s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most philosophers are wankers. As a philosopher I can swear to that on an affidavit. I say there should be no opinions. Just facts. Cold hard facts. KABOOM. Sorry, I think my head just exploded.
2006-08-21 22:49:22 · answer #5 · answered by Dr Know It All 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If that were to be then 'some philosophers' would have nothing to think about and no reason to think. It would be terrible, especially for the paranoid- certainly someone out there is planning on taking control.
2006-08-21 22:49:53 · answer #6 · answered by halpal22 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop taking yourself so seriously. Just live in the moment. Make decisions because something inside you tells you to.
You don't need to analyze everything to death. Life is about mystery and exploration. You're taking all the fun out of it!!
2006-08-21 22:08:01 · answer #7 · answered by Earth Queen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.. but the philosphers all the desires, motives and desire. Read Herman Hesse's 'Siddhartha"
2006-08-21 22:06:59 · answer #8 · answered by Red Scorpion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋