Do not confuse understanding with a larger vocabulary, sacred writings are beneficial in stimulating desire for inward realization, if one stanza at a time is slowly assimilated. Continual intellectual study results in vanity and the false satisfaction of an undigested knowledge.
Interpretation
Understanding is deeper than merely having a large vocabulary; true knowledge comes from thoughtful reflection.
In this quote, Sri Yukteswar Giri emphasizes the importance of genuine understanding over the superficial acquisition of words. He suggests that sacred texts can inspire personal growth when approached with patience and introspection, rather than being overwhelmed by an abundance of information that may lead to pride without true comprehension.
In practice
Use this quote in a seminar about the importance of deep learning versus rote memorization.
A child is born on that day, and at that hour when the celestial rays are in mathematical harmony with his individual Karma. His horoscope is a challenging portrait, revealing his unalterable past and its probable future result. But the natal chart can be rightly interpreted only by men of intuitive wisdom - These are few.
We will continue to ignore political and economic forecasts, which are an expensive distraction for many investors and _x000D_ businessmen. Thirty years ago, no one could have foreseen the huge expansion of the Vietnam War, wage and price controls, two oil shocks, the resignation of a president, the dissolution of the Soviet Union, a one-day drop in the Dow of 508 points, or treasury bill yields fluctuating between 2.8% and 17.4%.
No doubt it is an evil to be bound by laws, but it is necessary at the immature stage to be guided by rules; in other words, as the Master used to say that the sapling must be hedged round, and so on.
Wise men say, and not without reason, that whosoever wished to foresee the future might consult the past.
Every young man would do well to remember that all successful business stands on the foundation of morality.
Regrets are a waste of time. They're the past crippling you in the present.
Whenever and wherever one encounters the arising and passing away of the mental-physical structure, one enjoys bliss and delight, which lead on to the deathless stage experienced by the wise
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