Language refers to the symbols and sounds used to convey meaning. Across traditions, there is convergence on its power to shape reality. Divergence occurs in the emphasis and interpretation of language's role in spirituality.
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There is nothing higher than the Guru — nothing higher than the Guru — nothing higher than the Guru — nothing higher than the Guru. Thus declares Śiva, thus declares Śiva, thus declares Śiva, thus declares Śiva.
न गुरोरधिकं न गुरोरधिकं न गुरोरधिकं न गुरोरधिकम् । शिवशासनतः शिवशासनतः शिवशासनतः शिवशासनतः
Everyone follows their own imagined path; the endless variety of misdeeds cannot be put into words.
My servant seeks closeness to Me so I can make them My friend, and once they're My friend, I become their ear, eye, and tongue.
Complete self-knowledge at all times is a gift of supramental gnosis, leading to complete self-mastery and perfect self-expression in nature.
Non-injuring in thought, word, and deed is the highest of all virtues.
Truth must be observed in thoughts, words, and actions. If you are established in truth, all other virtues will naturally follow.
One can see God's form when all limitations and reasoning disappear, and a person becomes speechless and enters a state of deep meditation.
Pride, whether based on caste, state, language, or the strength of one's body, mind, or wealth, always gives rise to feelings of hatred and jealousy.
Beyond the Guru there is nothing — this is what the scriptures proclaim with 'not this, not this.' Therefore, one should always worship the Guru with mind and with speech.
यस्मात्परतरं नास्ति नेति नेतीति वै श्रुतिः । मनसा वचसा चैव नित्यमाराधयेद्गुरुम्
The dispute is not that of languages, neither states nor nations; the problem lies in not treating others as our own, in treating them as lower than ourselves, inferior to ourselves.
O great-minded one, I shall now tell you what purpose this Guru Gītā serves. O Goddess, it is not intended for worldly gains — it is for the benefit of all beings.
अनेन यद्भवेत्कार्यं तद्वदामि महामते । लोकोपकारकं देवि लौकिकं तु न भावयेत्
Wise disciples should never speak to the Guru with arrogance or a dismissive tone, nor should they ever utter anything untrue in the Guru's presence.
हुङ्कारेण न वक्तव्यं प्राज्ञैः शिष्यैः कथञ्चन । गुरोरग्रे न वक्तव्यमसत्यं च कदाचन
Initially, the psychic being can only exert a hidden, partial, and indirect influence through the mind, life, and body, as these aspects of nature need to be developed into instruments for its self-expression. As a result, it remains confined by their development for a long time.
O Pārvatī, even the foremost gods — Gaṇeśa and the divine lords, Viṣṇu and the rest — hold this within their minds but speak it not. I tell you this in all truth, I speak the truth.
स्वामि मुख्यगणेशादि विष्ण्वादीनां च पार्वति । मनसापि न वक्तव्यं सत्यं सत्यं वदाम्यहम्
'Speech is a grasper; it is seized by name as the over-grasper, for through speech one utters names.'
वाग्वै ग्रहः । स नाम्नातिग्राहेण गृहीतो वाचा हि नामान्यभिवदति ॥ ३॥
Om. We shall expound phonetics: sound and accent, quantity and force, even utterance and continuity. Thus has the lesson on phonetics been declared.
ॐ शीक्षां व्याख्यास्यामः । वर्णः स्वरः । मात्रा बलम् । साम सन्तानः । इत्युक्तः शीक्षाध्यायः ॥ १॥
I possess divine attributes and transcendent virtues. My devotees are always dear to me. Understand this and cultivate unwavering devotion to me in your thoughts, words, and actions.
मैं कृतकृत्य भैउ अब तव प्रसाद बिस्वेस, उपजी राम भगति दृर्ह बीते सकल कलेस
Thus spoke the Lord of the Raghu dynasty, and His words were extremely pleasing.
एवमस्तु कहि रघुकुलनायक, बोले बचन परम सुखदायक.
If you want happiness in this life and the next, listen to my words and deeply engrave them in your heart.
परमानंद कृपायतन मन परिपूउरन काम, प्रेम भगति अनपायनी देहु हमहि श्रीराम
They are the source of kindness and other virtues. They feel sad when they see others in distress and are happy when they see others happy. They are calm, and they don't consider anyone as their enemy. They are free from pride and passion, and they have control over greed, anger, joy, and fear. They are gentle and compassionate towards those in distress, and they have pure devotion to me in their thoughts, words, and actions. They show respect to everyone and are humble themselves. I love such people as I love my own life. They have no personal interests, but they are dedicated to my name and are full of peace, calmness, humility, and good humor.
सम दम नियम नीति नहिꣳ ˛ओलहिꣳ, परुष बचन कबहूउ नहिꣳ बोलहिꣳ
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