In English
Transcend body-consciousness to realise Inner Self
Many sages and saints did penance for realising Divinity. They said, "" (We have seen God Almighty). Where did they see Him? "" (We have seen God beyond the darkness, of ignorance). This darkness is the identification of oneself with the body and attachment to the senses. To realise the Inner Sell you have to transcend the body." consciousness and attachment to sensual desires. Veda teaches many things with emphasis on unity and purity. Some say that the Veda discriminates between people, declaring only some that are qualified to chant the Veda. This is totally wrong. In the , the Veda says, "." What is the meaning of this? "Let us grow together; let us live together, let us study together, let us develop knowledge together, without conflict, with friendship, with broadmindedness." While this is the teaching of the Veda how can any one say that it discriminates against some? The Veda teaches a subtle form of equality and equanimity.