Guest guest Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 " Vidya (knowledge) might lead a person towards realizing the goal, but the people under the veil of vidya maya are difficult to convince about the nature of their ignorance. For, just by reading, hearing, or reasoning about the Truth they think and are convinced that they have realized the Self! Under this false sense of achievement they go on teaching and telling others, and also start behaving as if they have realized the Truth. These people without applying themselves to austerities, tapas, renunciation, and spiritual practices delude themselves and harm others as well. Therefore, it is said that those who pride themselves under the influence of vidya (knowledge) actually are pushed more and more into the darkness of ignorance. Therefore, it is said, " He who knows these two - both vidya and avidya together - attains immortality by transcending them...(Verse 11.) " -Excerpts from Isha Upanishad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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