Gyaneshwari -Sant Gyaneshwar
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Chapter-13
The field and the knower of the field
We do not know why persons who have not understood knowledge, go on prattling about it. But you have done us well. That knowledge, a particle of which many persons try very hard to attain, by the practice of Yoga etc., is very satisfying and you have also given us a good exposition of it (636-640). Who will complain, if the rain falls continuously for seven days? If days of happiness are plentiful, who will become tired of it and keep counting the days on his fingers? If the night of the full moon lasts for an epoch, will the chakora birds be tired of enjoying the moon-light? Who will, therefore, be tired of hearing your eloquent discourse on knowledge? If a lucky guest arrives and the lady of the house happens to be a good cook, both of them will feel that the meal should be prolonged as long as possible. The present occasion is like that. For we are very keen about knowledge, and you also like to preach about it. (641-645). Our interest in this subject has increased fourfold and we cannot help saying that you are a seer of knowledge. Therefore, please enter the inner recess of your intellect and give us an accurate interpretation of the verses”. |
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