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 HOLY TRINITY.
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Word. Even the third member of the Divine Triad, as conceived by the compiler of the 'Acts of the Apostles,' is not unlike the Saras vati (spiritualized Will) of the psychic tribeni whose identity with the Holy Ghost becomes clear when we recall to mind the fact that it was after its descent* that the disciples were able to perform the miracles recorded in the second chapter of that book. Jesus called it the 'Comforter,' i.e., that which gives Joy.
Christianity, permeated, as it undoubtedly was, hy the spirit of Indian Philosophy, in its earlier days, seems to have based its Holy Trinity on the true principles of religion, but, owing to the early disappearance of knowledge, was not able to benefit by the true interpretation of the teaching, or, if able to do so, was unwilling to adopt it, as it would have interfered, considerably, with the authority of the established head of the Church. As for Hinduism, unfortunately, its followers have ceasel to take interest in the truths embodied in their mythology, and what was intended only for imparting the highest knowledge is now looked upon, by one section of the Hindu community, on account of their excessive conceit, as a collection of silly, childish tales, and is regarded by another engrossed in deep ignorance as the
* Remombering what has been said about the power of concentration increasing as the square of the number of persons engaged in meditation, the phenomena which took place on the day of Pentecost can be easily seen to be the result of the concentrated will of the apostles who were all in one place and with one accord. The intensity of their all-absorbing concentration was relieved by sound, and wisdom manifested itself, enabling them to speak with other tongues.