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THE VALUE OF PHILOSOPHY

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It is more necessary to consider the value and usefulness of philosophy because most people have quite misleading conceptions of philosophy. Under the influence of science or practical affairs, they think that philosophy is an innocent but useless activity and nothing more. It consists of hair-splitting distinctions and controversies on matters concerning which knowledge is impossible. There are two reasons for this misconception of philosophy. A wrong conception of the ends of life A wrong conception of life according to which the needs of the body must be supplied but the mind does not need any food. According to it, science has value because it benefits not only students but human beings in general; Philosophy has not such a utility. It is not realized that besides the needs of the body, there are needs of the mind. It is not realized that even in the existing world the goods of the mind are at least as important as the goods of the body. If all men were well off, and ills s
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THE CONCEPT OF RTA

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The concept of Rta is the fundamental concept in Vedic philosophy. Rta is the eternal, cosmic, and moral order. Rta represents the basic truth, harmony, or system of the universe which no one can violate. Rta is Truth or truths (Satyasya Satyam), the center of centers (Kendrasya Kendram). It is the Divine order which is designated as “Vrata” in Vedic literature. In the physical sphere, Rta represents the eternal and inviolable law of nature. Rotation of Heavenly stars, alteration of day and nights, the flow of rivers, oceans, etc. are regulated by Rta. Rta is the unity-in-difference in the cosmic order. It maintains everything in its correct place. The principal of Rta is eternal and omnipresent. It is immanent in all the creations of Cosmos. Rta is the binding principle of this cosmos, whether physical or moral. In the moral sphere, Rta is righteousness. It is the measure of morality. Those who follow the path of Rta, follow the path of Good. They are called Vratani. The path
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