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Panchadashi Lesson - F0320: Removal of Delusion

Panchadashi
Module - F
Unit - F03
Lesson - F0320: Removal of Delusion through enquiry
By Raja Subramaniyan

The ignorance on Self, Universe and GOD can be removed only through systematic learning, as in the case of ignorance of any other subject. Since it is beyond the human intelligence, the knowledge on Self, Universe and GOD is to be obtained from the scriptures.

One of the main concerns with respect to the scriptures is this: There are so many scriptures. Moreover, every scripture seems to contain all sorts of information. Many teachers, who are well versed in these scriptures, are teaching many contradicting views as the content of the scriptures.

In this scenario it appears that, it is impossible to learn anything from the scriptures.

This is the concern of many.

On one hand, it is not possible to find the truth about Self, Universe and GOD through purely scientific investigation. On the other hand, the teachings of scriptures are not available without the confusion caused by the number of interpretations.

Therefore, the removal of ignorance on Self, Universe and GOD appears to be a very difficult task.

Suggested course of action:

Step 1: One must have a deep desire to find the ultimate truth about Self, Universe and GOD. This desire should not be a passing fad nor be a pastime pursuit. It is essential one should realize that the need for finding the ultimate truth. One should be convinced that the only way to get liberation from all the sufferings in life is the removal of the ignorance on Self, Universe and GOD.

Step 2: One must have a deep faith that the scriptures contain the answers for all the questions relating to Self, Universe and GOD. This need not be a blind belief. One can get this faith by being exposed to many different scriptures and by reading/listening many different philosophies with respect to Self, Universe and GOD.

Step 3: One must be highly intelligent and logical while studying the truth from the scriptures. One must not blindly accept the teachings of the scriptures without validating it with the personal experience and logic. One must have the perseverance to comprehend the essence of the scriptures by comprehensive cross-examination. It should be noted that there is only one truth. One cannot compromise on the conflicting information and accept that there are many versions of truth.

Example: Do you like A or B? The answer could be 'I like both'. This cannot be the case with the truth. The scriptures declare 'You are god' but my personal experience shows that I am a limited human being, I should have the perseverance to find out the truth. I cannot say 'I accept that I am god according to the scriptures, since they hold the ultimate truth. But according to my personal experience I am not'.

There is only one truth, which should be validated by personal experience and logic. Moreover, one should not rest until this truth is found out.

Step 4: One must have the mental maturity to see that everything in the creation is functioning according to the predetermined laws that govern the creation. Every living being and inert object in the creation is functioning according to the cosmic laws of creation. According to the grand scheme, only human beings have 'free will' to do or not to do certain action. Therefore, they can do right or wrong actions. In either case, they will reap the fruits of their action. Therefore, even the functioning of the human beings is also governed by the laws of creation.

Therefore, there is no evil in the creation. Every human being inherently knows the difference between the right and wrong actions without any teaching.

As one studies the teachings of the Scriptures and compare it with the experience of the universe, one should be able to see that the oneness of the truth.

People believe that they are physical body, sense organs, prana, mind, intelligence, ego or some combination of these. One should be matured enough to see that each of this understanding has some truth in it.

People hold varied sets of believes with respect to god. Some believe that there is no god and on the others worship gods in varied forms. Even plants and stones are worshiped as god. One should be matured enough to see that each of this understanding has some truth in it.

Once we gain such maturity, we will be able to discover the ultimate truth. Until then we should work towards getting the mental maturity.

Then we need to conduct consistent and continuous enquiry under the guidance of a competent teacher Self, GOD and Universe for a length of time, until the truth is found out.

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