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of Lords. They thus overlook the internal attributes that relate to the true image of Lords.
Here the questions may arise, What is the purpose of underestimating the above mentioned antecedents of Lords? Their form, their voice, their aura, canopy over the heads, Ashok tree, showering of heavenly flowers, etc. are held in adoration even by the celestial beings. Why should such extraordinary aspects be considered of little significance or be treated as subservient to other attributes?'
Those antecedents are, of course, extraordinary. But they are insignificant as compared to the inner majesty of the Lords. When the people remain in awe with only the external aspects, they cannot conceive of Lords' inner state. They forget that the external aspects, however magnificent they may seem, do not present the lasting image of Lords. They are incidental to their inner achievements; they are the by-products of the inner state. Inner majesty consists of the absolute purity of soul, which is blissful, immutable and everlasting. That is the real image of Lords. But the sectarians do not look at that. They are impressed by only the external accomplishments and consider the same as the true image of the omniscient Lords. The scriptures consider such concept as misplaced and misleading. It is analogous to describing a capital city as the king.
પ્રત્યક્ષ સગુરુયોગમાં, વર્તે દષ્ટિ વિમુખ; અસદ્દગુરુને દઢ કરે, નિજ માનાર્થે મુખ્ય.
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Pratyaksha Sadguruyogamän, Varte Drashti Vimukh;
Asadgurune Dradh Kare, Nij Mänärthe Mukhya.
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