sharubenraj

“The Upaniñhads mark the beginning of the knowledge about God, whereas the Vedic portion dealing with fruitive activities teaches one how to fulfill his material desires by approaching different gods. The Upaniñhads that are one-hundred and eight Sanskrit treatises represent the beginning of the philosophy of the Vedic teaching. The word upa-niñat means “sit closely” and refers to the seeker of truth sitting closely beside his spiritual teacher in order to receive transcendental Vedic wisdom. The texts of the Upaniñhads teach the philosophy about the Absolute Truth, for those who are seeking immortality. Both the soul and God are immortal. Thus, the wisdom of the Upaniñhads clearly transcends the fruitive activity portions of the four Vedas. The religious aim is no longer the obtaining of earthly and heavenly happiness by worshipping the gods. The goal is the release from death by absorption in the Absolute Truth.”
― Rasamandala Das, ISLAM And The VEDAS

“The Bhagavata Purana (7.11.21) for instance lists some of the qualities of God-conscious humans. Generally they possess attributes like mind and sense control, voluntary austerity, cleanliness, satisfaction, forgiveness, simplicity, knowledge, mercy, and truthfulness. Because of their good habits, such persons can save entire countries considerable aggravation, time, and expense. Adhering to spiritual truths, like recognizing God as the owner of the entire planet (Gita 5.29), tends to make for harmony and peace. Great books of wisdom are there for us, if we choose to read them.”
― Mukunda Goswami, Spirit Matters: From the Hindustan Times

“Spiritual intelligence is neither left nor right-brained. It is not merely logical, psychological, or emotional. It seeks answers to fundamental questions like ‘Why am I here?’, ‘Where am I going?’, ‘Who am I?’, and ‘Why do I keep going?’ This type of searching ensures that people’s inner existence has beauty and life, even when events outside generate hate and destruction.”
― Mukunda Goswami, Spirit Matters: From the Hindustan Times

“According to Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, the playing of the cowherd boys with Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma as friends in Vṛndāvana is the highest spiritual realization, far beyond the ordinary religionist’s understanding of God.”
― Satsvarūpa dāsa Goswami, Srila Prabhupada-lilamrta, volume 2