All of them (My Satsangis) should contemplate on this Patrilekha with concentration of mind, as it is written with a purpose, i.e. the well-being of all beings......(7)
Q. Why should Shikshapatri be contemplated with concentrated mind?
A. When Shikshapatri is contemplated with concentrated mind, the subconscious mind is imprinted with all the best thoughts about restrictions, observances and guidelines. All our behaviour is the result of such imprinted thoughts in the subconscious mind. Such clear, permanent imprinting is possible only when the mind is fully concentrated.
Q. Why is Shikshapatri called “Patri-lekha” here?
A. “Patri” means a collection of letters. Since Shikshapatri is a collection of different sections it is called “Patri’. Lekha means a document i.e. anything written, relied upon to record or prove something, anything serving as a proof. Shikshapatri thus means a measuring rod to evaluate your behaviour and devotion to Shree Hari?
Q. Shikshapatri is written with a specific purpose. What is that specific purpose?
A. The specific purpose is to do ultimate good to all beings.
Q. How can Shikshapatri do good to all beings, apart from mankind? Why?
A. The welfare of mankind is closely related to aquatic animals, animals upon the earth, birds, insects, germs and to all the forms in which life exists. When a person behaves according to the instructions of Shikshapatri, he helps to maintain ecological balance and keeps the world free from pollution and ‘green effect’. Human life can prosper only when it is in harmony with the welfare of all beings.
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ReplyDeleteIt is my understanding that Sri Hari only wrote two things by himself.. That is,
a) Shikshapatri
b) Last 2 Pad of Orda
Also, I think Shikshapatri is a direct "Agna" as Vachnamrut is more like a "Cause and effect". Therefore, Sri Hari has compared Shikshapatri to himself and asked us to do "pooja" if we can't read.
Please send some light on this..
Jaydeep
Shree Hari wrote shikshapatri Himself where as last 2 Orada na pad were dictated by Him to Premanand Swami because it begins with Bolya Shree Hari re.............. But in reality the content is more important then the historical facts. There are other works by some prominent saints like Nishkulanand Swami, Premanand Swami, Muktanand Swami, Brahmanand Swami and other Nand Saints which were inspired by Shree Hari. So we have to consider like this.
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