Gyaneshwari -Sant Gyaneshwar
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Chapter-11
The Universal Form
48. Not by the study of the Vedas and sacrifices, nor by charity, nor by rituals, nor by mere austerities, could I be beheld in this form in the human world, by any but you, O great hero of the Kurus. When the Vedas sighted this form, they were struck dumb. Those who worshipped with sacrificial rites went up to heaven and returned (after their merit was exhausted). Those who took up yogic practices left them as too arduous, and those who studied the scriptures, did not develop a liking for this form. Those who followed the path of pious works, rushed forward eagerly for its attainment, but could only reach the precincts of Satyaloka. The ascetics, readily gave up their rigorous austerities, as soon as they caught a glimpse of the grandeur of the cosmic form. Thus this form remained beyond the reach of austerities also (616-620). Just as you saw it without any effort on your part, it has not come within the ken of any mortal. You are the one person who is worthy to possess this treasure of mystic vision, which is denied even to god Brahma. |
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