SCHOLAR IS REVERED EVERYWHERE

 

SCHOLAR IS REVERED EVERYWHERE

 

Introduction:

Knowledge is called wisdom. It takes many forms based on the subject matter. It can be categorized as worldly and otherworldly. All knowledge related to worldly matters perishes with time, whereas knowledge of the otherworldly, such as divine wisdom, transcends time. 

In Indian culture, worldly knowledge is considered necessary for practical life, while spiritual wisdom is regarded as a means to attain divine experience. It is established that both types of knowledge are essential. The term ‘Vidya’ (knowledge) is synonymous with wisdom.

 A knowledgeable person is honored both in his homeland and in foreign lands. Even kings seek the guidance of scholars in matters requiring special expertise. A wise person, through his profound knowledge, educates and benefits society by sharing his wisdom in various places.

Thus, for the betterment of society and the upliftment of individuals, knowledge plays a vital role. A learned person is respected not because of wealth but due to his intellectual capabilities. Knowledge, when widely shared, brings great benefits. 

Therefore, knowledge is truly great. Indeed, one who is knowledgeable is considered truly wise. Knowledgeable individuals always possess the ability to make good use of their knowledge. Even in the absence of wealth, a learned person is distinguished by their knowledge, and thus, they are able to acquire the necessary resources. Unlike wealth, which may not always bring honor, knowledge always earns respect.

 A wise person enjoys various kinds of pleasures, while a wealthy person experiences only materialistic enjoyment. The knowledgeable, by virtue of their wisdom, gain immense happiness. Just as a guru (teacher) is honored by everyone, a knowledgeable person is respected everywhere.

Thus, it is said: “Knowledge is the guru of gurus.”  This idea is supported by Bhartrihari, who states that those devoid of knowledge are comparable to animals.

The benefits of knowledge are many and universal. A truly wise person understands all its advantages. Unlike material wealth, which can be stolen or lost, knowledge always remains with the person and cannot be taken away. 

A king, without his kingdom or wealth, may not always receive respect, but a wise person is always honored, whether in their own country or abroad. This statement clearly highlights the significance of knowledge.

This passage emphasizes the supreme value of knowledge over wealth and power, asserting that wisdom ensures respect, prosperity, and lasting benefits in all circumstances.

Be blissful

S.SEKAR

KRISHNA AND ARJUNA; WALK THE TALK

One day Krishna & Arjuna were taking their usual walk, when they came across an old Brahmin begging, taking pity on his condition, Arjuna gave him a bag of gold coins. The man was overjoyed. On his way home, he was robbed by a thief in the forest. He cursed his fate and the next day set off to beg again. Arjuna & Krishna saw him again & got to know his story. Arjuna once again took pity and gave him a large diamond.  The man took it home and kept it in an old pot which had been unused for many years inorder to keep it safe and went to sleep. The next morning before he could wake up, his wife went to fetch water from the river & on her way back, she slipped and her pot broke. She immediately remembered the pot at home which lay unused and brought it to fill it with water. Just as she dipped the pot in to the river the diamond escaped the pot and went in to the river. When she returned home the Brahmin was desperately searching the house for the pot & when he saw it in his wife's hands, he got to know what had happened.

 

Dejected with what had happened, he once again left to go begging.  Once again Arjuna and Krishna saw him and when Arjuna heard of the unfortunate incident that had happened, he told Krishna, " I don't think this man is destined to be blessed at all, I don’t think I can help him anymore". Krishna then gave the man two pennies and the man took them and walked away. Arjuna then asked Krishna," My Lord, if gold coins and diamond could not change his condition, what good can two pennies do to him?". Krishna smiled and replied, "let us see". As the man walked home he was cursing his fate when he saw a fish that had just been caught by a fisherman and was struggling for its life, he took pity on it and thought to himself, " these two pennies cannot fetch me food anyway, let me at least save the life of this creature" and he purchased the fish and was about to throw it in the river when he saw that the breathlessness of the fish was caused due to some large obstruction in its mouth and when removed it , it was the very diamond he had lost in the river. He was overjoyed and started shouting "Look what I found! Look what I found".  At this very time the thief that had robbed him in the forest was passing by and heard his shouts, he recognized the man and thought that man too recognized him and was thus shouting. Fearing that the Brahmin may take him to be executed, he rushed to him and begged for his forgiveness and returned all the gold coins he had stolen from him. The Brahmin was happy and walked away joyfully with all his wealth. He went straight to Arjuna to narrate the turn of events and thanked him for all his help and went away.  Arjuna then asked Krishna, "My Lord, how is it that my gold and diamond could not help him but your meager two pennies did?.  Krishna replied," when he had the gold and diamonds he was only thinking of himself and his needs, but when he had the two pennies he put the needs of another creature before his and so I took care of his needs. The truth is Arjuna when you think of the pain and needs of others and work to help them, you are doing God's work and hence God Himself takes care of you".

Be blissful!!!

S.Sekar - On a Spiritual path; Cat has nine lives but I have only one

Email: sekrajc@yahoo.com ; Blogsite: ssekar.blogspot.com

WHAT IS REAL? WHAT IS UNREAL?

You should know the world is impermanent and has no existence of its own.  The pot does not exist. Only clay exists. There is No  Thing called the world. It is only Names and Forms appearing before you.

Things come and go.  Don't get attached.  Sarvam Anithyam.   सर्वम् अनित्यम् जगतु Whatever you see is Anithyam, called Mithya.  Whatever that is impermanent is not a reality. It borrows permanance from Atma.  Atma is existence itself.  Mithya is relatively real.

The dream world is real for a Dreamer. Both the dream world and the waker's world are seemingly real. Three experiences of Samsara that Arjuna experienced:- Raha, Soga and Moha. Arjuna was intensely attached to Drona and Bhisma. Arjuna was full of Sorrow.  When we are attached to Atma, we will never have sorrow. Atma will never get lost. Atma can never be a Samsara

 More... We will see later.

 Be blissful!!!

S.Sekar - On a Spiritual path

Cat has nine lives but I have only one

Email: sekrajc@yahoo.com 

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SANDHYAVANDHANAM

      Dharma Shastram:

What if I missed getting up before sunrise or reach home in 

evening after Sunset ? Can I do Sandhyavandanam ?

 _Uttama tu Sannakshatra madhyama luptataraka. 

Adhama Surya Sahita pratah Sandhya tridha mata_  

☀ The best phalan/merits of Sandhyavandanam will be

 when you perform it when stars are still shining (San-nakshatra)

 in the early morning or pre-dawn.

Medium phalan/merits/benefits will be there when stars 

are gone and Sun is about to rise, and lower phalan or merits 

will be when you perform Sandhyavandana after Sun has 

fully risen.

☀For the evening Sandhya time starts 48 minutes 

before sunset. And best phalan will be when Sun is still shining, 

medium when sun has set and lower if you perform after 

stars appear.

There is a concept in Dharma Shastra that the karma 

should not go waste. So it says that *not doing Sandhyavandana 

will incur maha papam*  so even if we get lower phalan still 

perform sandhya whatever time so that the daily duty is discharged

although it may carry lower merits.  It's just like *being promoted 

to next class with just pass marks (35%), while doing Sandhyavandanam 

on time is similar to passing exams with flying colours (95-100%). 

The high scoring people get admission in the best colleges, best 

companies as their karma phalan (they worked hard, they 

stuck to timetable to study) is more.*  

Therefore *perform Sandhyavandana even if you are late*

Be blissful.

S.SEKAR

SAMSARA PROBLEM

Fear of the Unknown!  Fear of the Future, our future and future of the near and dear. 

Questions  like what will happen to my children after my time will be the thinking. 

Many of them are unpredictable and uncontrollable. These thoughts are powerful

and I am helpless.

As a Kartha, I am limited. Also as a bhokta, 

I am limited. Anxiety, Worry, restlessness is very intense. 

This is typical of SAMSARA.

I will have to pray to God, Eswara, "save me from 

the ocean of Samsara", which is full of Sharks and Crocodiles.

Tiruvalluvar in Thirukkural says:-

பிறவி பெருங்கடல் நீந்துவர் நீந்தார் இறைவன் 

அடி சேராதார்!!!

Fear of Death is considered to be a Graha (sanskrit) or Shark. 

I have to pray to Lord God to save me and give me Moksha, 

which is freedom from Samsara, freedom from the Cycle of birth 

and death. With these words, I will have to fall at the 

feet of the Lord.

Eswara is the "ATMA" of everyone. Family which prays together 

will stay together. This is called a HARMONIOUS family. 

Let there be mental understanding between our family members 

for maintaining harmony in the Family.

Be blissful.

       S.SEKAR

ATMA IS WHAT?

 ATMA IS WHAT?

ஆத்மா என்பது என்ன?

ATMA is a subject and to know what is Atma, we need God's grace. We see the object only  which is Body, Senses, Mind complex and take it as "I".

Atma cannot be objectified. Atma is a Subject. Atma is behind the body, mind, senses and is a witness of all actions. A movie is projected on the screen. Screen which is the back up is Atma. You remove the screen there's no movie. In the absence of ATMA there's no Life.

We see the Rope and take it to be a snake. We see our body, sense organs, mind and take it to be ourselves.  In Vedanta philosophy ( Atma) is a Subject. To know the subject is to know Vedanta.  Keep Atma Gnanam on one side.  Keep Materialism on one side.  We have to do both of them Parallel, at the same time.

"Aham Atma eva" has to be uttered putting your hand on the Chest as you do during Sandyavandanam time.  Then, you will start living consciously.

For an Agnani, ignorance is Bliss.  For a Gnani ( who knows Atma), knowledge is bliss.

In our Life, there will be situations which are confusing. You will be deluded like Arjuna.  It's a situation like:-

- To be Or not to be

- To do Or not to do will come for all.

Knowing what is 'ATMA' will help us to know that everything happening is MAYA. Then we will keep our head above the water. For getting Gnanam, we should have Chitta Suddhi.  ATMA ஞானத்தை அனுசன்தானம் பன்னனும். Atma gnanam will help us during Crisis situations. It will come as a Flash, Satori.  You will get a paradigm shift and do things with awareness and clarity.

I repeat the often repeated words here:-

- Life is a Blessing for a Sanyasi (Gnani)  - Life is a Curse for a Samsari

- Up's and Down's are a part of Life

- Always keep Smiling is an Art of Life.

Be blissful.

S.Sekar - On a Spiritual path

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BHAGAVAD GITA SIMPLIFIED

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Be blissful.

S.Sekar - On a spiritual path

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