"The correct interpretation of scripture is the convenient one" -- loose translation of a kind+cynical Sanskrit proverb I heard recently (a justification for modifying rituals for convenience)
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If you're curious, the original is saugariyartham sastram. Not sure how to romanize the phrase or the origin.
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Replying to @vgr
the best way to stylize that would be "convenience is convention" but now that sounds like a terrible startup pitch
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Replying to @reckoner165
that seems to miss the binding to scriptural authority though
12:06 PM - 8 Aug 2018
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