Originally Posted by anbu_kathir
When grhastha Brahmins themselves hesitate to give enough respect ( both materialistic and spiritual ) to those who are the mantra chanters of their clan ( Vaidikas ), then there is no point in not saving money for the future. This is a world that respects a white collar job more than that of the Vaidika. Therefore, everyone has to adapt.
There has been a dramatic change since independence in each of our lives. I somehow see no point in holding on to the external aspects of religion. The internal aspects, the soul of religion must of course be reconciled with the present lifestyle and the unique circumstances it provides.
Love and Light.