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systems, the material world and the sacred texts and have opened the third eye have taken the first step towards philosophy. They have awoken the wisdom of anekanta and through it manifested the truths of the world by understanding the composition of the subtle body and its associated consciousness. Where the intellect is in its complete form, there the first step towards philosophy has been taken. The last stop of the intellect is the first stop of philosophy.
The utility of logic
To think of logic as philosophy is a mistake. Logic is only a tool to manage day-to-day living. It is essential. One of life's riddles is day-to-day behaviour. In the art of institutionalization, institutions have to be maintained. There logic is also essential. Without logic, institutions cannot be managed. Logic is not without use. Anything viewed from the perspective of anekanta cannot be called useless, false or untruth. If a man were standing in a court of justice and he did not make use of logic he would lose immediately. A court functions on the basis of logic. The judge upholds the stronger logic and awards judgment thereby.
Anekanta: The Third Eye
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