It is not the knowledge of ancient scriptures,
such as the Vedas and Smritis, nor is the
wearing of the clothing of a monk, that makes
a true seeker. A genuine sadhu is a servant and
disciple of his Guru.
| Shruti smrti | |
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| avijñaaya | |
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| kevalam | |
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| guru sevakaaha | |
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| Shruti smrti avijñaaya, kevalam guru sevakaaha | |
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| Te vai | |
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| sannyaasinah | |
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| proktaa | |
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| itare vesha | |
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| dhaarinaha | |
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| Te vai sannyaasinah proktaa, itare vesha dhaarinaha | |
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| Now repeat the entire verse all together: | |
| Shruti smrti avijñaaya, kevalam guru sevakaaha; Te vai sannyaasinah proktaa, itare vesha dhaarinaha. | |
| and know the keywords: | |
| Shruti smrti avijñaaya, kevalam guru sevakaaha; Te vai sannyaasinah proktaa, itare vesha dhaarinaha. | |
It is not the knowledge of ancient scriptures, such as the Vedas and Smritis, nor is the wearing of the clothing of a monk, that makes a true seeker. A genuine sadhu is a servant and disciple of his Guru. |
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