Page 270 - Bodhayanti Parasparam Vol 6

Bodhayanti Parasparam Vol 6
Suffice it to say that from the ordinary man’s point of view, there is a ‘Past’ (on which one has no control ), a ‘Present’ ( which is not usually utilized appropriately and fully as one ought to ) and a of the future within it. If we know the ‘Now’ then we know all about Time ........” ( CW of Dr.K.C.V .-V ol.I-Pg.93 ). ‘Future’ ( which is unborn – but on which mind dwells most with many ambitions and hopes etc) whereas the truth is that the past continues in the present and extends into future. It is a continuum. It is also true that the wise men learn from the past and act appropriately in the present so that future may be happy and eventful. In the words of Revered K.C.V. “ .......... the Indian conception of Time can be defined generally as having triple stages of successive moments such as the past, present and the future. It is irreversible though events may be cyclical. Time extends both sides up to infinity and the secret of Time is its present tense according to some well known thinkers not because of the other two being irrelevant but because the present has the consequence of the past within it and has the potency.
We also see people take pride of their birth in this great land of ours and claim that we have a hoary past and rich tradition. It is true we have a hoary past. It is also a fact that profound logic and weighty dialectics of Indian philosophical systems instead of doing good are found to be stumbling blocks for many ardent seekers of Reality. It is very rare to have personalities like Dr.K.C.V. who with a most profound and unparalled grasp and knowledge of Indian philosophical systems displayed tremendous courage and accepted the Natural Path.
In the words of Revered KCV “Thus I found myself made to abjure the old theoretical ways of approach. I had to remake myself in a new way. I had to take stock of my whole past. All sectarian and cast
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