Monday, May 05, 2008
GITA 108 DAYS - Day 94
94. Knowledge that is noble (satvic)
Satvic knowledge is the wisdom to see the one indivisible, imperishable self in all the myriad of creations of the world, seemingly differentiated and divided. Everything in the universe is the varying combinations of the five elements: space, air, fire, water and earth. The brave one does not get deluded as he knows that everything is made up of these five. One should be able to see the ‘sat’ (the truth, the essence) in the multiplicity.
Rajasic knowledge is to know and understand the different aspects separately. The common thread that binds all is not apparent in rajasic vision. It is like a poet and a merchant looking at flowers with different aims. People of different background see the universe according to their differing views.
Tamasic knowledge is unrealistic and stubbornly attached to certain ideas. They are incomplete and illogical. People who argue that since one cannot traverse a ship in a drop of water the ship cannot travel in an ocean either. They ‘see’ logic in these arguments.
When we execute our obligations without any expectations or attachment towards the outcomes; devoid of like-dislike dualities, we are engaging in satvic actions. All activities originate in the mind. Thoughts become words. Gross form of words is activity leading to behaviour, tradition and culture.
Culture takes form in our thoughts and the mind is influenced by what we eat. Food habit of people reveals their culture. So, in order to protect and preserve our sanatana dharma (culture of India) what we need is the revolution of thought and nothing else.
Satvic knowledge is the wisdom to see the one indivisible, imperishable self in all the myriad of creations of the world, seemingly differentiated and divided. Everything in the universe is the varying combinations of the five elements: space, air, fire, water and earth. The brave one does not get deluded as he knows that everything is made up of these five. One should be able to see the ‘sat’ (the truth, the essence) in the multiplicity.
Rajasic knowledge is to know and understand the different aspects separately. The common thread that binds all is not apparent in rajasic vision. It is like a poet and a merchant looking at flowers with different aims. People of different background see the universe according to their differing views.
Tamasic knowledge is unrealistic and stubbornly attached to certain ideas. They are incomplete and illogical. People who argue that since one cannot traverse a ship in a drop of water the ship cannot travel in an ocean either. They ‘see’ logic in these arguments.
When we execute our obligations without any expectations or attachment towards the outcomes; devoid of like-dislike dualities, we are engaging in satvic actions. All activities originate in the mind. Thoughts become words. Gross form of words is activity leading to behaviour, tradition and culture.
Culture takes form in our thoughts and the mind is influenced by what we eat. Food habit of people reveals their culture. So, in order to protect and preserve our sanatana dharma (culture of India) what we need is the revolution of thought and nothing else.
# posted by Sukumar Canada @ 9:10 PM 
