THE SCRIPTURES
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For intellectual conviction
In the world, there are millions of spiritual scriptures available. They are called shastras. Shastras are a logical analysis of the Ultimate Truth. There are three types of analysis - analysis of the outer world, of the inner world, and the in-between. The first analysis is to do with the physical plane and the results are scientific reports. The second is to do with spirituality and the results are spiritual scriptures. The third is to do with the mental plane and the result is psychology.
Shastras make you understand the Truth intellectually. They give you intellectual clarity, understanding and confidence. Once you read the shastras, you cannot fall into the trap of superstition and get exploited intellectually. The scriptures are the best guide to Truth. They can change your way of thinking or mental setup or outlook about worldly matters and God. They will give you a new idea about Jiva - Self, Eashwar - God, and Jagat - World. Your whole life will change.
Paramahamsa 26 Jan 2005, Bangalore ashram, India