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Jyän Jyän Je Je Yogya Chhe, Tahän Samajavu Teh; Tyän Tyan Te Te Ächare, Ätmärthi Jan Eh.
The seeker of truth would everywhere accept what is appropriate and would act accordingly in every situation. (8)
Explanation & Discussion:
In light of what has been stated in stanzas 4 and 5, every spiritual aspirant should examine his particular situation and try to find out what is lacking so as to remedy it. If he has been pursuing the rituals without regard for the purpose thereof, he should keep the attainment of self-realization in his view; and if he has been feeling gratified with bare knowledge, he should try to see that he does not harbor any attachment for the worldly objects. For controlling the sense of attachment he should integrate restraints, worship, devotion, virtues, etc. in his life style.
Devotion and worship do denote some sense of attachment. Such attachment is wholesome and desirable until one attains high spiritual level, where one can stay tuned to his soul. Devotion for and worship of the omniscient Lords and Guru are useful to most aspirants, especially in initial development. That approach maintains a balanced life and enables them to proceed on the path of liberation.
This stanza can also be interpreted without reference to those two stanzas. In that case it can be considered as setting up the standard for truth-seekers. Such people should be ready to accept the truth in every situation and put it into practice. They should have the discretion to understand what is right and what is wrong, be willing to adopt the right and discard the wrong. This should be done irrespective of the tradition in which they might have been brought up. Their objective should be to seek the truth from whatever corner it comes forth. For that purpose they need to have an open mind. Moreover, they should also be willing to notice their deficiencies and drawbacks and to adopt changes, where necessary. In other words, they should be guided by the criterion of truth and be prepared to act accordingly.
Seve Sadguru Charanane, Tyägi Dai Nij Paksha; Päme Te Paramärthane, Nijpadano Le Laksha.
Giving up his own view point, if one serves at the feet of a true Guru, he would understand the real truth and proceed towards self-realization. (9)
Explanation & Discussion:
The primary objective of spiritual pursuit is to get on the path of liberation. The nature of soul is the ultimate truth and the way it can be realized is Paramärth. The main obstacle in realizing it is that one may either feel satisfied with lifeless rituals or may be stuck with bare knowledge. The reason for adhering to such a one-sided approach is that the aspirant has not sought the shelter of a true Guru. While explaining this stanza at length Shrimad has pointed out the importance of a true Guru in spiritual pursuit in the following words (Vachanamrut # 718).
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