Guest guest Posted October 20, 2000 Report Share Posted October 20, 2000 sunder hattangadi [sunderh] Namaste, Maitri Upanishad states: VI:29 "...Let no one declare this most secret doctrine to anyone who is not a son, who is not a pupil, who is not of a tranquil mind. To one who is devoted to none other [than his teacher], to one endowed with all qualities, one may give it." Gita states: XVIII:67 " Never is this to be spoken by thee to one who is not austere in life or who has no devotion or who is not obedient or who speaks ill of Me." The Bible states: Matthew Ch.7:v. 6 "Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you." Regards, s. Dear Sunderji, The meaning behind your quotes in the context of this discussion on celibacy is not clear to me. I would appreciate your further elaboration. Love to all Harsha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2000 Report Share Posted October 20, 2000 Namaste, They were only meant to reinforce the need to develop those qualifications necessary to understand the scriptures, and the enlightened ones whose thoughts, words and deeds are extensions of the same. Regards, s. > The meaning behind your quotes in the context of this discussion on celibacy > is not clear to me. I would appreciate your further elaboration. > > Love to all > Harsha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2000 Report Share Posted October 21, 2000 sunder hattangadi [sunderh] Namaste, They were only meant to reinforce the need to develop those qualifications necessary to understand the scriptures, and the enlightened ones whose thoughts, words and deeds are extensions of the same. Regards, s. Thank you for your explanation Sunderji. In the spiritual field as in most fields of human endeavor, there are bound to be differences in perspectives even among reasonable, spiritual, and learned people due to differing backgrounds, experiences, and traditions, etc. Such diversity can be an opportunity for us to examine our patience, the strength of our faith, and our understanding of the truth. Love to all Harsha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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