Implied Meaning of Quotes
from Holy Texts and Saints
In Spirituality, an attempt is made to express in words that which is beyond words. Consequently, there is a difference between the literal and implied meanings. Unless we understand the implied meaning correctly, we cannot fathom the treasure of Knowledge given to us by Saints and through the Holy texts. Once a seeker learns how to interpret the implied meanings, it will be easy for him to understand the implied meaning of any scripture.
We suggest that, the readers should try to understand the implied meaning of the following verse on their own and then match it with the meaning given below. This would sharpen their acumen in deciphering implied meanings.
Worldly life and Spirituality
Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
– The Holy Bible, John 12.24-25.
Implied meaning:
'Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain' means that if an individual does not merge with the God principle, he is limited to his own individuality.
'But if it dies, it bears much fruit' means that if an individual gives up his individuality by merging with God, then just like the single wheat grain growing into many, he also identifies with the all-encompassing form of God.
'Those who love their life lose it' means those who are attached only to their worldly life and thus fail to do spiritual practice, do not go on to merge with God, which would make them eternal. As their individual existence continues, they remain mortal and hence die.
'Those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life' means those who are disinterested in worldly pleasures and practice Spirituality, merge with God thus becoming eternal.
*If one is not currently doing any spiritual practice, or to complement one's current spiritual practice, one can begin with the simple, but powerful spiritual practice of chanting or constantly remembering God's Name according to one's religion. Chanting also acts as a useful complement to any spiritual path one may be already following. It is a practice recommended for the current times by Holy texts and Saints of all religions.
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Seekers in the initial stages of spiritual practice (less than one year) can repeat The Name of the Lord as per their religion (refer to Issue 3 Clarification of Doubts section for details).
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Seekers who have been doing regular spiritual practice for over a year or so can determine the appropriate chant for them from the experiment given in Issue 124, Message to Seekers section.