Do not confuse understanding with a larger vocabulary, sacred writings are beneficial in stimulating desire for inward realization, if one stanza at a time is slowly assimilated. Continual intellectual study results in vanity and the false satisfaction of an undigested knowledge.
Interpretation
Understanding is deeper than merely having a large vocabulary; true knowledge comes from thoughtful reflection.
In this quote, Sri Yukteswar Giri emphasizes the importance of genuine understanding over the superficial acquisition of words. He suggests that sacred texts can inspire personal growth when approached with patience and introspection, rather than being overwhelmed by an abundance of information that may lead to pride without true comprehension.
In practice
Use this quote in a seminar about the importance of deep learning versus rote memorization.
A child is born on that day, and at that hour when the celestial rays are in mathematical harmony with his individual Karma. His horoscope is a challenging portrait, revealing his unalterable past and its probable future result. But the natal chart can be rightly interpreted only by men of intuitive wisdom - These are few.
What can we put into the hands of people under oppressive regimes to help them? For me, a big part of it is information, knowledge - the ability to defeat propaganda by understanding it.
What you do has far greater impact than what you say.
It is not enough to prove something, one also has to seduce or elevate people to it. That is why the man of knowledge should learns how to speak his wisdom: and often in such a way that it sounds like folly!
It's that idea that you can have one drink - and no you can't. Within a week I was drinking heavily. It was so quick that even I was like, 'Wow.'
I shall allow no man to belittle my soul by making me hate him.
When you are mute, you become a good listener - it's all one-way. You appreciate the written word. You appreciate the sound.
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