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Panchadashi Lesson G0207: Gaining Knowledge

Panchadashi
Module - G
Unit - G02
Lesson G0207: Source of gaining indirect/ direct knowledge
By Raja Subramaniyan

The knowledge "I am this ONE" can come from the scriptures alone. There is no other source. It is not possible for anyone to read the scriptures and gain this knowledge directly without the help and guidance of a qualified and competent teacher.

In order to gain this knowledge one should be sufficiently intelligent and have a matured mind. Following the instructions in the scriptures is a sure way to prepare the mind for receiving the ultimate knowledge. However, it is quite possible that one can attain the mental maturity without actually reading/ understanding the scriptures. The normal life consisting of work and prayer will automatically make the mind matured.

As the result of the past good actions, one will get a compassionate teacher at the appropriate time and can learn "I am this ONE"

The knowledge that the tenth man exists is indirect knowledge. When this knowledge becomes 'I am the tenth man', it is direct knowledge.

Similarly, the knowledge ONE exists is indirect knowledge. This knowledge should become "I am this ONE" and then it is direct knowledge.

The only way to progress from indirect knowledge to direct knowledge is to enquire on the teaching of the scriptures.

To gain indirect knowledge one has to listen to the essence of the scriptures from a competent teacher. At this stage, his role is to trust the teacher entirely and listen/ learn.

To convert this indirect knowledge to direct knowledge he has to enquire on the teaching. At this stage, his role is to participate actively in the learning and not mere listening. He should validate the teachings with logic and his personal experience so that he gets convinced about the validity of the teachings.

While gaining indirect knowledge one is still dependent on the teacher completely and while converting it as direct knowledge the responsibility is divided equally between the student and the teacher. During the first stage of learning the scriptures, he must trust the teacher 100%. During the second stage of enquiring, he should depend on the teacher only for 50%. He must depend on his own reasoning and logic for the remaining 50%.

Statement 12: The only source of gaining the direct knowledge of self is the scriptures.

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