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sridatta1 · Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Posts: 652 Location: india

Decide the direction of 3 parts, Knowledge, Devotion, Service

Veda is divided in to three parts, which are Jnana (knowledge), Upasana (devotion) and Karma (work or service). There is no contradiction between these three because these three are subsequent steps only. You have to decide whether these three steps are in the direction of God or in the direction of the world. Without realizing the real place of contradiction, preachers are fighting with each other regarding the non-existing contradiction with in these three steps. They are beating around the bush and the bird is lost! All these three steps exist in God (Nivrutti) as well as in the world (Pravrutti).

In Pravrutti Jnana means the knowledge useful for earning money. Upasana means the blind attachment to the family. Karma means the sins like corruption done for the endless luxuries of the family. These three steps have same meanings in God in different directions. Jnana means the knowledge about God. Upasana means the blind love to God. Karma means the selfless service done for the sake of God which may some times include even sins during the tests by God.

At the Lotus Feet of His Holiness Sri Dattaswami

Anil Antony

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