The reader will note that I have purposely refrained from using the word divine (coming from God or gods) origin in reference to the Vedas or any other scriptures (holy writing).
For I do not believe in the exclusive divinity of the Vedas.
I believe the Bible, the Quran, and the Zend Avesta (holy book of Zoroastrianism) to be as much divinely inspired as the Vedas.
My belief in the Hindu scriptures does not require me to accept every word.
Nor do I claim to have any firsthand knowledge of these wonderful books.
But I do claim to know and feel the truths of the essential teaching of the scriptures.
I decline to be bound by any interpretation.
I believe that our present knowledge of these books is in a most chaotic state.
One need not despair of ever knowing the truth of one's religion, because the fundamentals of Hinduism, as of every great religion, are unchangeable, and easily understood.
