krsna Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 "According to social conventions, it is said that one can speak the truth only when it is palatable to others. But that is not truthfulness. The truth should be spoken in such a straight and forward way, so that others will understand actually what the facts are. If a man is a thief and if people are warned that he is a thief that is truth. Although sometimes the truth is unpalatable, one should not refrain from speaking it. Truthfulness demands that the facts be presented as they are for the benefit of others. That is the definition of truth." ~ Bhagavad-Gita As It Is. Ch 10:4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonehearted Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Austerity of speech consists in speaking words that are truthful, pleasing, beneficial, and not agitating to others, and also in regularly reciting Vedic literature. PURPORT One should not speak in such a way as to agitate the minds of others. Of course, when a teacher speaks, he can speak the truth for the instruction of his students, but such a teacher should not speak to those who are not his students if he will agitate their minds. This is penance as far as talking is concerned. Besides that, one should not talk nonsense. The process of speaking in spiritual circles is to say something upheld by the scriptures. One should at once quote from scriptural authority to back up what he is saying. At the same time, such talk should be very pleasurable to the ear. By such discussions, one may derive the highest benefit and elevate human society. There is a limitless stock of Vedic literature, and one should study this. This is called penance of speech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Austerity of speech consists in speaking words that are truthful, pleasing, beneficial, and not agitating to others, and also in regularly reciting Vedic literature. PURPORT One should not speak in such a way as to agitate the minds of others. Of course, when a teacher speaks, he can speak the truth for the instruction of his students, but such a teacher should not speak to those who are not his students if he will agitate their minds. This is penance as far as talking is concerned. Besides that, one should not talk nonsense. The process of speaking in spiritual circles is to say something upheld by the scriptures. One should at once quote from scriptural authority to back up what he is saying. At the same time, such talk should be very pleasurable to the ear. By such discussions, one may derive the highest benefit and elevate human society. There is a limitless stock of Vedic literature, and one should study this. This is called penance of speech. To reach supreme Truth that is roof of the house one has to ride step by step and every step is also one Truth. Thus the learning from Guru is always true knowledge. If one already reached on higher step, he will seek the help of the Guru who is already one step ahead. This always makes Guru and Disciple relation sweet and moving forward. Lord Hari always looks from ahead and spread His helping hand if you loose your way in middle. That was taught in Bhagavat Gita that in every life you need not to start from beginning. Lord is there and will be there to take you up and that is sure. It was guaranteed by Bhagavat Gita, by lessons of Lord Krsna and that is absolute Truth about Krsna's teaching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krsna Posted July 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 <!======================QUOTE======================!><CENTER></CENTER>"According to social conventions, it is said that one can speak the truth only when it is palatable to others. But that is not truthfulness. The truth should be spoken in such a straight and forward way, so that others will understand actually what the facts are. If a man is a thief and if people are warned that he is a thief that is truth. Although sometimes the truth is unpalatable, one should not refrain from speaking it. Truthfulness demands that the facts be presented as they are for the benefit of others. That is the definition of truth." ~ Bhagavad-Gita As It Is. Ch 10:4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Those of us who have achieved perfection and are free of all anarthas. "According to social conventions, it is said that one can speak the truth only when it is palatable to others. But that is not truthfulness. The truth should be spoken in such a straight and forward way, so that others will understand actually what the facts are. If a man is a thief and if people are warned that he is a thief that is truth. Although sometimes the truth is unpalatable, one should not refrain from speaking it. Truthfulness demands that the facts be presented as they are for the benefit of others. That is the definition of truth." ~ Bhagavad-Gita As It Is. Ch 10:4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientMariner Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Looks like another one of those Vedic contradictions that can only be understood by the grace of Krsna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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