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.
Experience of Bliss
“The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: Neither shall they say, Lo here! Or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. ”
– The Holy Bible (King James Version), Luke 17.20-21.
Implied meaning:
‘The kingdom of God’ refers to Bliss.
‘cometh not with observation’ means that Bliss cannot be searched for externally or experienced through the medium of the five senses, mind and intellect.
‘for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.’ This means that the Bliss we are searching for lies within each one of us. Hence, the pathway to Bliss is an inward journey and not an outward one.
*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.