Key of Knowledge

SR No.: 006702
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Champat Rai Jain
Publisher: ZZZ Unknown
Publication Year: 1919
Total Pages: 1204
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 25 MB

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THE KEY OF KNOWLEDGE. found in the old formula of sages, especially ascribed to Hermes, namely, that 'the lips of wisdom are sealed except to the ears of understanding.'
This course was rendered necessary because :
(1) the ultimate truth is so astounding and so utterly beyond the comprehension of the generality of mankind that it was thought hardly worth one's while to see that they too understood it;
(2) the sneering attitude of ignorant unbelief has been known to injuriously affect the mind of many a less-advanced teacher, and
(3) the preacher was generally subjected to violence and lynch law, and, at times, also, paid the penalty with his life.
The attitude of the Jews towards Jesus was the same as ignorant fanaticism has always assumed towards enlightened sages; and the Bible bears testimony to their murderous intention and evil designs against his person. Jesus, being well-versed in the ancient teaching of the sages, understood the principle of secrecy well, and openly taught it to others. He declared :
“Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you."
Now, it is obvious that none of the above reasons will hold good in the case of an Almighty God or in that of his Son, and one would, therefore, naturally expect a real Son of God to speak the highest truth, without fear or favour --- a quality in which Jesus was certainly found wanting