It is a cheesy, yet endearing thing to compare pop culture with spirituality. But in the case of Star Wars it comes even closer because Goerge Lucas consulted with various eastern scholars in formulating the story and characters of the original Star Wars.
I was introduced to Star Wars quite late into my life, by my wife, of all the people. I was a trekkie, and the trekkie fire had been dwindling because it is actively atheist and Greeko-Roman in it's search for truth. Star Wars came as a breath of fresh air. It was a lot like Mahabharata, where evil burgeons into an empire and the good is sent into exile, but eventually good prevails. And there is no confusion between good and bad. The bad are ugly, black and distinct... well mostly. Here are the top 10 quotes from the Sahaja point of view, IMO. Share your favourite moments in the comments:
You underestimate the power of the Dark Side! -Darth Vader
You know, sometimes I amaze even myself. -Han Solo
Who is more foolish? The fool, or the fool who follows him? -Obi Wan Kenobi
Your eyes can deceive you; don't trust them. -Obi Wan Kenobi
The Force is strong with this one. -Darth Vader
Oh, great warrior, hmm? War does not make one great. -Yoda
My ally is the Force, and a powerful ally it is. Its energy surrounds us. -Yoda
Your father was seduced by the Dark Side of the Force. He ceased to be Anakin Skywalker and became Darth Vader. When that happened, the good man who was your father was destroyed. So what I told you was true-from a certain point of view. -Obi Wan Kenobi
-- (Original compilation: Associated Content)
