Among these two, the lower knowledge comprises the Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda, Atharva Veda, phonetics, ritual, grammar, etymology, metre, and astronomy. The higher knowledge is that by which the imperishable Brahman is directly realised.
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One attains Perfect Knowledge when one sees God in man.
Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.
Because you desired wisdom above all else, and did not ask for victory over your enemies, or riches, or long life, I will give you not only the wisdom you asked for to rule my people righteously, but also the things you did not ask for: riches, wealth, and glory, so that there will be no king like you before or after you.
All knowledge is useless unless it is applied through work, and all work is meaningless unless it is done with love. When you work with love, you connect yourself with yourself, with others, and with God.
Listening to His Name destroys suffering and sin, and the devotee acquires the qualities of generosity, contentment, and knowledge.