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This 5 page paper contends that Vedic sacrifice can in fact be substituted with a renunciation of the fruit of action. The Hindu religion, as well as Krishna's role, is discussed. Parallels to other religions are provided. Arjuna's crisis is used as an example. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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has made its way to the west. It had been publicized only because children have been killed in the name of tradition. Throughout the years, a variety of religions have
embraced practices that contained rituals but to an extent, many rituals have been lost. Instead, religions have become more sophisticated focusing on a mans characters as opposed to what rituals
he engages in. In Hinduism, in reference to "renouncing the fruit of action" in replacement of vedic sacrifice, one can easily see that the change is for the better. In
some sense one can present an analogy as Jesus came along and changed Judaism, essentially creating his own religion. Similarly, Krishna came along and told followers what was wrong with
Hinduism. While the transition is welcomed by many, another side might say that the ideas are cop outs as they negate the meaning of the sacrifice. The nature of people
is that they do not want to sacrifice and that might account for the popularity of the change. Yet, that might be the correct thing to do. And when Arjuna
plead his case, at one time saying: "We have been told, O Krishna, That people whose family traditions Are destroyed necessarily dwell In hell for a long time" ("The
Bhagavad" PG) the people are reminded that vedic sacrifice is indeed something to look up to. At the same time, and this can be discussed in respect to any
time period, one has to wonder if renouncing the fruit of action is a proper substitute. What is wrong with the vedic tradition? Why should it change? And finally, would
it have been effective in resolving Arjunas crisis anyway? In order to answer these probing questions, one has to delve into the past and the history of Hinduism. It
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