The seed of the huge banyan tree, which grows to shelter hundreds, is one of the tiniest and represents unselfish...
The seed of the huge banyan tree, which grows to shelter hundreds, is one of the tiniest and represents unselfish benevolence. The seed of the palmyra which is so large, grows into a tree which can hardly shelter a single man from the sun, and so well represents the selfish ego. Yet this tiny seed can be dropped by a bird in its droppings, and while it grows it can demolish the Palmyra tree itself. So the tiny seed of Grace can destroy the great tree of egoism.
Excerpt from "At the feet of Bhagawan"
Excerpt from "At the feet of Bhagawan"
Bhagavan's words are Upanishad itself. Sri. Kavya Kanta Ganapathy Shastri says in "Phalashruti" of "Arunachala Pancharatnam" - that it (Arunachala Pancharatnam) is indeed an "Upanishad"
ReplyDeleteThe essence of all Veda is in Vedanta (Upanishad and also Brahmasutram and Bhagavadgita to be included). Particularly the Bhagavadgita, everybody knows that it is the essence of Vedanta. But Sri. Adishankaracharya says that Bhagavadgita is actually the "Vedasaaram" (including Upanishads).
Bhagavan also has said this in some occasion. So really the core purpose of this G+ forum is bring out such teachings /learnings from Vedas particularly the essence. Veda's "Vedataa" (praamaanyam) can only be established beyond doubt by "Jeevan Mukta"
You said it right. Bhagavan Ramanars words are so simple, and yet so magnanimous. The words embody compassion, love and at the same time universally true.
ReplyDeleteHis words are really a boon to those who wants to experience "God". They are so practical that it does not require anyone to sit and learn all Vedas/Upanishads. Can anybody read and understand all Vedas/Upanishads in ones lifetime? No. This is where caring words from Bhagavan helps.