Govindaram Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 <DIV id=FvLayer2 style="FILTER: alpha(opacity=100), dropShadow(color=#ff000000, offx=0, offy=0); FONT-SIZE: 16px; HEIGHT: 1151px; LEFT: 23px; POSITION: absolute; TOP: 12px; WIDTH: 712px; Z-INDEX: 2"><FONT face=Tamal> </FONT> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Tamal>Bhagavad-Gita As It Is Chapter 13</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Tamal> TEXT 26</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Tamal> TRANSLATION</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Tamal>Again there are those who, although not conversant in spiritual knowledge, begin to worship the Supreme Person upon hearing about Him from others. Because of their tendency to hear from authorities, they also transcend the path of birth and death.</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Tamal> <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /></FONT></P> <P align=left class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#008000 face=Tamal>PURPORT</FONT></P> <P align=left class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#008000 face=Tamal>This verse is particularly applicable to modern society because in modern society there is practically no education in spiritual matters. Some of the people may appear to be atheistic or agnostic or philosophical, but actually there is no knowledge of philosophy. As for the common man, if he is a good soul, then there is a chance for advancement by hearing. This hearing process is very important. Lord Caitanya, who preached Krsna consciousness in the modern world, gave great stress to hearing because if the common man simply hears from authoritative sources, he can progress, especially, according to Lord Caitanya, if he hears the transcendental vibration Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare. It is stated, therefore, that all men should take advantage of hearing from realized souls and gradually become able to understand everything. The worship of the Supreme Lord will then undoubtedly take place. Lord Caitanya has said that in this age no one needs to change his position, but one should give up the endeavor to understand the Absolute Truth by speculative reasoning. One should learn to become the servant of those who are in knowledge of the Supreme Lord. If one is fortunate enough to take shelter of a pure devotee, hear from him about self-realization and follow in his footsteps, he will be gradually elevated to the position of a pure devotee. In this verse particularly the process of hearing is strongly recommended, and this is very appropriate. Although the common man is often not as capable as so-called philosophers, faithful hearing from an authoritative person will help one transcend this material existence and go back to Godhead, back to home.</FONT></P> <P align=left class=MsoNormal></P></DIV> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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