07-28-2013, 12:09 AM
(07-27-2013, 07:58 PM)falcor Wrote: a very powerful statement in my eyes. it would seem that the religious studies tied to these languages are most certainly a fruitive path for a pure seeker. of course. this is all written with some bias. i am curious to hear of any information or opinions you all would like to share!
The pure path to the creator veiled in virtually all spiritual paths is the concept of polarization you see embedded in every religion. The golden rule as it were:
Buddhism: 560 BC, From the Udanavarga 5:18- "Hurt not others with that which pains yourself."
Judaism: 1300 BC, from the Old Testament, Leviticus 19:18- "Thou shalt Love thy neighbor as thyself."
Hinduism: 3200 BC, From the Hitopadesa- "One should always treat others as they themselves wish to be treated."
Zoroastrianism: 600 BC, From the Shast-na-shayast 13:29- "Whatever is disagreeable to yourself, do not do unto others."
Confucianism: 557 BC, From the Analects 15:23- "What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others."
Christianity: 30 AD, From the King James Version , 7:12- "Whatsoever ye would that others should do to you, do ye even so to them."
These are just a few examples. There are many others.
The concept of abandoning selfish motives to become the ultimate selfless being is the heart of the path. When the self is abandoned in the pursuit of helping our otherselves, so also are the illusory boundaries that separate us one from another, and also, us from the creator.