Tuesday 15 January 2008

A little towards the philosophical side

Here are some questions I would like to pose:
It is said that one should be desireless to attain salvation. But how can a person be completely desireless?
If the person is desireless, it's because he has the desire to be desireless. Any justification?

People talk about salvation, but how many of us really feel like giving up life to end all suffering? Most of us would rather much do something about it, right?

We all know very well (or do we?) that benevolence gives joy to the reciever as well giver. But would you be benevolent if you did not obtain joy out of being benevolent?
Even if some of us were ready to do so, it should be because our heart is troubled at the sights of pity. Once we know that we've done something about it, our heart can rest in peace; in short, this means we are satisfied, which is equivalent of being joyful. Anyone?

Now all the famous and talented people who have recieved credit should be thankful to more people than those who guided/inculcated/nurtured their skills. They should be grateful to all those who appreciate their talents. No, this ain't related to the get-your-mobiles-out-and-SMS-to-vote-for-me syndrome. Imagine, if everyone was famous, who would be famous? The ability to appreciate and admire others qualities is as great a quality as the qualities that are admired; what say?

Continuing the flow, consider the concepts of [dark x light][hot x cold][fair x dark/black], etc; in the sense that where there is no light, there is darkness. But there is no such thing as lightness. Similarly, where there is no heat, it is cold, and there is nothing like coldness. where there is no fairness, it is dark or black, there ain't no darkness or blackness. Am I mistaken?

Please express your personal opinions without hesitation.