RLST 112 Lecture : RLST 100 (61)
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Brahman vs. brahmin-think: i can only be this b/c it has an i in it. They can t all be the greatest at the same time. >everything that we know in this world comes out of the purusha, same with the castes. The vedas are where we learn about this sacrifice. *-not just a theological idea b/c it had divine proof->has taken a long time: change in sacrifices and priest s role. The sacrifice takes on cosmic significance->feeding the purusha, providing the sacrifice. Brahmins-knowledge of these cosmic sacrifices, they have the knowledge to keep the world going and to feed the world knowledge. >without this knowledge one cannot participate in the world: he who does not participate in the world will not receive a good spiritual end->in shadow path of the brahmans. In the hindu world only the brahmins can get into heaven. What they do diff is reflect on the upanishads.