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Panchadashi
Module - E
Unit - E01: Nature and Pursuit of Living Beings
By
Raja Subramaniyan
On completion of this unit, the student will be able to
(a) Understand the role of intelligence in Joyful Living
(b) Understand the difference among people
Notes to the teacher: (Ref 5.1 and 5.8 of the original text)
This Module contains the basic inputs required to understand the Scriptures. The
teacher has to ascertain the level of the student according to the level of
intelligence described and guide the student accordingly.
The role of the Scriptures should be explained.
Clear knowledge of I can be obtained only from the Scriptures.
Mirror shows your face - Scriptures shows the real you
Clear the mirror to get clarity - Enquiry of Holy Scripture for self enquiry
You can never see your face except by looking into a mirror. You can never know
your real self except by reading the Scriptures.
You LOOK at the mirror but SEE your face
You READ the Scriptures but UNDERSTAND you.
Unit Test:
1. What is the reason for the difference in the level of intelligence among
people?
2. How do personal preferences hinder the progress? (Lesson 2)
3. What are the Eternal Questions and can they be answered (Lesson 3)
4. Why should we find the answers to the Eternal Questions?
5. What are the FOUR sayings (from four religions) (Lesson 3)
6. How to identify the person who knows the highest truth? (Lesson 4)
7. Discuss the difference between the THREE basic goals in life and the ONLY
purpose in life. (Lesson 5)
Answers could be sent to the
author for validation.
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