Guest guest Posted October 7, 2003 Report Share Posted October 7, 2003 > THE EQUALITY OF THE JNANI (Cont'd) > > QUESTIONER: The Jnani seems to be more accurate in his expressions, he > appreciates the differences better than the ordinary man. > > If sugar is sweet and wormwood is bitter to me, he too seems to realize it > so. In fact, all forms all sounds, all tastes, etc. are the same to him as > they are to others. If so, how can it be said that these are mere > appearances? Do they not form part of his life-experience? > > SRI BHAGAVAN: I have said that equality is the true sign of Jnana. The > very term equality implies the existence of differences. It is a unity > that the Jnani perceives in all differences, which I call equality. > Equality does not mean ignorance of distinctions. When you have the > Realization, you can see that these differences are very formal, they are > not at all substantial or permanent, and what is essential in all these > appearances is the one Truth, the Real. This, I call unity...... > > You referred to sound, taste, form, smell, etc., true the Jnani appreciates > the distinctions, but he always perceives and experiences the one Reality > in all of them. That is why he has no preferences. Whether he moves > about, or talks or acts, it is all the One Reality in which he acts or > moves or talks. He has or sees nothing apart from the one supreme Truth. ______________________ Want to chat instantly with your online friends? Get the FREE Messenger http://mail.messenger..co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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