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Absolute knowledge is in the mode of goodness, knowledge based on duality is in the mode of passion, and foolish, materialistic knowledge is in the mode of ignorance. Knowledge based upon Me, however, is understood to be transcendental.

Absolute knowledge is in the mode of goodness, knowledge based on duality is in the mode of passion, and foolish, materialistic knowledge is in the mode of ignorance. Knowledge based upon Me, however, is understood to be transcendental.

There are different levels of acquired knowledge — direct knowledge, knowledge received from authorities , transcendental knowledge, knowledge beyond the senses, and finally spiritual knowledge. When one surpasses the stage of acquiring knowledge by the descending process, he is immediately situated This is not possible in the stages of direct or indirect perception of knowledge. Such knowledge is a special favor of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

The Vedas contain perfect knowledge, which includes all kinds of knowledge necessary for the human society It is understood that military art is also necessary knowledge for the upkeep of social order, as is All these groups of knowledge are called the Upapurāṇa, or supplements of the Vedas. Spiritual knowledge is the main topic of the Vedas, but to help the human being’s spiritual pursuit of knowledge, the other information, as above mentioned, forms necessary branches of the Vedic knowledge

Arjuna was advised to receive transcendental knowledge from the realized person by surrender, questions Receiving transcendental knowledge is not like exchanging dollars; such knowledge has to be received As Brahmājī received the knowledge directly from the Lord by satisfying Him fully, similarly one has to receive the transcendental knowledge from the spiritual master by satisfying him. The spiritual master’s satisfaction is the means of assimilating transcendental knowledge.

Unity in variety is real knowledge, and therefore giving up variety artificially does not reflect perfect knowledge of monism. Such knowledge is knowledge of perfect oneness.

characteristics of matter, such as softness, are subjects of sense perception, and thus physical knowledge This sense perception is also a source of knowledge, and therefore it is suggested here that physical or physiological knowledge is subordinate to the knowledge of the Self, as above mentioned. Knowledge of Self can expand to the knowledge of phenomena, but physical knowledge cannot lead to knowledge

This is also so for the culture of knowledge. According to Bhagavad-gītā there are eighteen items in culturing knowledge. Therefore, Vāsudeva is the ultimate aim in culturing all different branches of knowledge. Culture of knowledge leading one to the transcendental plane of meeting Vāsudeva is real knowledge. of real knowledge.

Knowledge is meant for distribution. Although there is already much scientific knowledge, whenever scientists or philosophers awaken to a particular type of knowledge, they try to distribute it throughout the world, for otherwise the knowledge India has the knowledge of Bhagavad-gītā, but unfortunately, for some reason or other, this sublime knowledge appeared as Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and ordered all Indians to take up the cause of distributing the knowledge

ātma-prajñaptaye indicates that the Lord descends for the benefit of the human race to give transcendental knowledge Material necessities are quite sufficiently provided for in the Vedic knowledge, which offers a program In the mode of goodness one’s knowledge expands. On the platform of passion there is no knowledge, for passion is simply an impetus to enjoy material On the platform of ignorance there is no knowledge and no enjoyment, but simply life almost like that

The Vedas are the storehouse of knowledge, both material and spiritual. But such knowledge aims at perfection of self-realization. The specific intelligent class of men who were devoted particularly to the knowledge of the Vedas were called the vipras, or the graduates of the Vedic knowledge. the vipras were also teachers of this section of knowledge, as were Droṇācārya, Kṛpācārya, etc.

Knowledge is the ultimate perfection of self-realization. I shall explain that knowledge unto you by which the knots of attachment to the material world are cut

Knowledge is the ultimate perfection of self-realization. I shall explain that knowledge unto you by which the knots of attachment to the material world are cut

“The Vedas declare that without spiritual knowledge there is no valid path to liberation. Because these apparently lusty gopīs possessed devotion and knowledge, they achieved liberation.”

Long penance and transcendental knowledge of self-realization had matured Brahmā in practical knowledge

Long penance and transcendental knowledge of self-realization had matured Brahmā in practical knowledge

Spotless devotees of the Lord have mentioned the source of such knowledge. How could one have knowledge of devotional service and detachment without the help of such devotees?

Spotless devotees of the Lord have mentioned the source of such knowledge. How could one have knowledge of devotional service and detachment without the help of such devotees?