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Maharishi Mehi Paramhans Ji Maharaj praises the path of the saints:
Without the teachings of saints there is no liberation. I ask that you listen to this carefully. If you desire ultimate freedom then become the children of saints. By this is meant that freedom and liberation can only be attained by one who follows the path of saints with great devotion.
People who are ignorant of the knowledge of saints say that the teachings of saints are contrary to the Vedas. Also, those who are not fully conversant with the mystical teachings of the Vedas say the Vedas are devoid of the teachings of saints. However, Santmat refutes these erroneous claims, which are simply rooted in ignorance, and then brings understanding and harmony to these two incorrect perspectives. Santmat proclaims that the teachings of saints and the essential knowledge expounded by the Vedas are identical. As well, the sages and great saints of ancient times taught the same message about the Divine as the saints of today. These teachings of the saints are the same as the knowledge found in the Vedas. The present need is to examine these statements closely and to experience the Truth within.
As Kabir Sahab says:
The only people who find this [wisdom or Truth] are those who delve deep into the waters (of knowledge] Those who are afraid of drowning in the water (of knowledge] only sit by its banks (and simply talk about the waters of knowledge]
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