Thought for the day as written at Prasanthi Nilayam - April 2nd, 2006

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The Vedas have infinite depth of meaning. All may not be able to

comprehend the inner meaning of the Vedic teachings. The earth's

gravitational force existed even before it was discovered by Newton

after rigorous experimentation. Similarly, the eternal truths hidden in

the Vedas were perceived by the Rishis (seers) after intense penance

and Sadhana (spiritual austerities). Unless one practises their

teachings, one can never get happiness or peace. In order to realize

the Divine, you have to practise the precepts prescribed in the Vedas.

No doubt, even listening to the recitation of the Vedas is itself

capable of purifying your mind and elevating you to a higher level.

For, it is Shabdha Brahman (God embodied as sound). If you ruminate

over it and practise it in your life, you can imagine the magnitude of

the bliss you will attain.

-BABA