Such personalities who do not have any understanding, who do not even give a thought to the idea that there might be something other than this world, finally go to worlds of absolute darkness. That is one meaning.
“The idea is, when a man receives a gift from another, his heart becomes impure, he becomes low, he loses his independence, he becomes bound and attached.”
― Raja Yoga
― Raja Yoga
“He who thinks he knows does not know, and he who does not know, knows.”
― Jewel in the Lotus: Deeper Aspects of Hinduism
― Jewel in the Lotus: Deeper Aspects of Hinduism
“Tell your body that it is strong, tell your mind that it is strong, and have unbounded faith and hope in yourself.”
― Raja Yoga
― Raja Yoga
“And he who worships knowledge enters into greater darkness.”
― Jewel in the Lotus: Deeper Aspects of Hinduism
― Jewel in the Lotus: Deeper Aspects of Hinduism
“We have dreams, and when we wake up, we find that the dreams we had were not rooted in reality. We find ourselves in a different state altogether – the waking state.”
― Wisdom of the Rishis: The Three Upanishads: Ishavasya, Kena & Mandukya
― Wisdom of the Rishis: The Three Upanishads: Ishavasya, Kena & Mandukya
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