Three best verses from Hindu scriptures
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April 17, 2012
Q: Which are the three best verses from Vedic Hindu scriptures that you feel are a must for IA participants to understand and follow?
The three best verses from Vedic Hindu scriptures that are a must for IA participants to understand and follow are: one from Kathopanishad, one from Taittiriya Upanishad, and one from Nithyananda Upanishad!
The first verse: Shradda Vivecha from Kathopanishad. Nachiketa, the hero of the Katopanishad, decides to start his journey to the ultimate, to Yama's abode. This means, he is ready to even die in his quest for the truth. The Upanishad beautifully describes that when he starts his journey, he is possessed by authenticity. Shraddha vivecha - possessed by authenticity.
In anything you do, be possessed by authenticity: in your actions, in your word, in your thinking. If you give a word, die for it, give your life for it. Your words are your life. Same way, in your thinking: bring tremendous authenticity into your thinking. Shraddha vivecha means being possessed by authenticity and honesty. This is the first line, the first verse to remember from Vedic Hindu scriptures. Throughout this program, be possessed by authenticity and honesty. You will see, it becomes your reality. You are out of all your problems, and in the highest possibility of your consciousness.
The second verse: Annam brahmeti navyajaanaat: The Cosmos is bliss; don’t waste it by not tasting it. The Cosmos is bliss; don’t waste it by not living it! Bliss is your birthright, don’t waste your birth by not claiming your right.
The third verse is the essence of Vedic Hindu spirituality.
Because this scripture needs to reach out to billions of people, it happened in a language which reaches to billions of people.
The verse is: Be unclutched.
The words from Kathopanishad are the inspiration for you to start your journey. The words from Taittiriya Upanishad are the practice. The words from Nithyananda Upanishad are to take you to the ultimate!