Lord Krishna
now enumerates the important qualities of character that constitute
Kshetra Kshetrajna Jnana! (1) Amanitwam This is arrogance born out of
scholarship, riches, children, authority and race. This is false
prestige. One should not have conceit and vanity. (2) Haughtyheadedness
should be avoided by a jnani. (3) Non violence in thought, word and deed. (4) Forgiveness and tolerance. Doing good
even to an inveterate enemy. (5) Humility which is a sign og greatness
like a blade of grass and the trees that offer free air, fruits and
shelter even to those who fell them. (6) Arjavam or Frankness. Harmony
between thought, word and deed as in the case of great men. (7) Soucham
or Cleanliness There should be inner cleanliness bereft of lust,
desire, anger, greediness, arrogance and hatred. (8) Steadfastness of
purpose. Determination to carry on in spite of impediments. (9) Atma
nigraha-control over the sensory organs as well as the Mind, (10)
Absence of arrogance Man is only a tool in the hands of God. Give all
the credit to him (11) Remember the details of Birth and how one was
delivered on to earth. (12) Old age and senility
Krishna continues and describes other qualities: (13) Too much of attachment towards home, family and children should be avoided. (14) meditation and worship of God in a solitary plaxe is essential. Ideal places are river banks, near temples,mountains, caves etc At least a puja room at home is good. (15) Keeping good company and avoiding the company of the worldly minded (16) Study and realization of the relationship between the atma and paramatma (17) Jneya-the only knowledge to get eternal salvation is ' atma jnana' --knowledge of the Self.
" Man liveth not by bread alone but by word of God says the Bible! Nachiketas requests the God of Death Yama to instruct him on the nature of atma! According to Sri Ramanuja Jneya is the pure Jeeva without any association of jada prakriti. According to the Bible, " The son of Man has not a stone which he can call his own!" Paramatma is far away as well as very near. There is no point in searching for God elsewhere forgetting that He is in the inner recess of our heart!
How can the Jiva reach the Absolute? Many are the ways available to reach the Almighty!
(1) Dhyana Yoga or Raja Yoga intended for those with meditation and concentration. (2) Raja Yog for persons of psychic temperment .( 3 ) Jnana Yoga for intellectuals. (4) Karma Yoga for persons with physical strength. (5) Bhakti Marga for persons of emotional temperment and. (6) Sravanam by listening to the glories of God!
Any one of these paths shall enable one to reach the lotus feet of the Lord! Krishna concluded.
Krishna continues and describes other qualities: (13) Too much of attachment towards home, family and children should be avoided. (14) meditation and worship of God in a solitary plaxe is essential. Ideal places are river banks, near temples,mountains, caves etc At least a puja room at home is good. (15) Keeping good company and avoiding the company of the worldly minded (16) Study and realization of the relationship between the atma and paramatma (17) Jneya-the only knowledge to get eternal salvation is ' atma jnana' --knowledge of the Self.
" Man liveth not by bread alone but by word of God says the Bible! Nachiketas requests the God of Death Yama to instruct him on the nature of atma! According to Sri Ramanuja Jneya is the pure Jeeva without any association of jada prakriti. According to the Bible, " The son of Man has not a stone which he can call his own!" Paramatma is far away as well as very near. There is no point in searching for God elsewhere forgetting that He is in the inner recess of our heart!
How can the Jiva reach the Absolute? Many are the ways available to reach the Almighty!
(1) Dhyana Yoga or Raja Yoga intended for those with meditation and concentration. (2) Raja Yog for persons of psychic temperment .( 3 ) Jnana Yoga for intellectuals. (4) Karma Yoga for persons with physical strength. (5) Bhakti Marga for persons of emotional temperment and. (6) Sravanam by listening to the glories of God!
Any one of these paths shall enable one to reach the lotus feet of the Lord! Krishna concluded.
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