He who has understood Brahman

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Jaya Guru Datta,

 

Here is today's saying:

 

“In the past lessons we sought the answer for the question 'Who am I?'. We

avoided the usage of technical words and pharses but still got satisfactory

answers by using simple logic. We also realised as to how important those

answers are for a seeker.

 

In fact, this is the essence of all Vedantic scriptures. In spite of the

simplicity of the concept and its easy understandability, it does not become

established in the mind unless one contemplates about it for a long time and

makes sincere effort. Also, the seeker should have purity of intellect which

can be had by the grace of the Sadguru.

 

To aid assimilation of this essence, one should go through various scriptures

written to explain the same truth from different points of view. In doing so,

it can be ensured that no confusion or paradox creeps in from any corner. To be

able to understand those great scriptures of Vedanta, one should be acquainted

with Vedantic terminology. Starting from this lesson, we shall try to

understand the Vedantic concepts by understanding the meanings of such technical

terms.

 

What we eventually understood as 'I' in the past lessons is called by different

terms in Vedanta, such as 'Atma', 'Paramatma', and 'Brahma', 'Parabrahma', etc.

By understanding what is 'I' and rejecting the Anatma (non-I), one can escape

from the grip of bondage caused by Anatma Padarthaas (the non-I entities). This

itself is Moksha. Thus, it is needless to say that achieving Moksha depends on

the knowledge of 'I'. Therefore the scriptures have declared that Moksha is

possible only if one acquires 'Brahma Jnana'. We come across such quotations in

the Vedas too. 'Brahma vidaapnoti param' - is a famous hymn from the

Taittireeya Upanishad. It means - he who has understood Brahman will achieve

Moksha."

 

Sri Swamiji

Lessons in Vedanta -15 part I

 

Sri Guru Datta,

Swamiji Says

 

 

 

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