Gyaneshwari -Sant Gyaneshwar
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Chapter-6
Dhyanayoga
10. The yogi should meditate constantly remaining alone in solitude, controlling his mind and body, and having no desires and possessions. When the sun of non-dualism rises in him never to set again, he remains whole in his pristine nature (101-105). He is non-dual who discriminates in this way, and is without worldly possessions, O Partha. Thus Lord Krishna described with greater consideration than to himself the special characteristics of an enlightened person. The Lord said: He is the teacher of the enlightened - nay the light in their eyes, the Lord whose Will has created this world. The fine literary garment of the Vedas spun in the mart of the sacred syllable Om could not sufficiently cover his glory. His physical lustre sustains the activities of the sun and the moon; how then can the world function without this support (106-110)? When even the heavens seem insignificant when his name is uttered, how can you grasp his attributes one and all? Enough of this praise! I do not know how to describe his characteristics, but felt like telling them to you. (Shri Jnanadeva says), the Lord thought that if he were to disclose the knowledge of self which destroys the notion of duality, he would miss the affection of his dear Arjuna. He therefore spoke, screening that knowledge from Arjuna, and kept his mind separate in order to enjoy their mutual friendship. He said to himself, let not those who have almost reached the state of union with God and pining for liberation cast an evil eye on his affection (111115). If he were to lose his ego-sense and become myself, then what shall I do alone without his company? Then who will be there, by seeing whom I can cool my eyes, with whom I can talk to freely and hug closely? If I were to attain oneness with Arjuna, whom can I tell my intimate thoughts which I cannot hold in my mind. |
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