Guest guest Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 GOD AND GOD-MEN IN VEDANTA (9) Swami Ashokananda We find, however, that amongst these mahapurusas, these saints or great souls, there are some who seem to enjoy a position that is given to them not so much by men as by God. For instance, in the Semitic tradition a prophet is not merely a saint; he has a divine function to fulfil. He is, as it were, the messenger of God to his children; he is inspired, and he brings something from above for the good of the people amongst whom he is born. They have a spiritual authority, these prophets: people seem to take to them and to their teachings almost spontaneously; there is no coercion about it. In India, also, we have recognized amongst our saints and sages some who seem to have a special function. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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