08-30-2005, 06:26 AM
Hello,
Can you please tell if you know where can be found a source for the following Vedic metaphor:
Rather than âsoulâ the Vedas equate the spirit with âSelfâ, not the everyday self with itâs thoughts wishes and needs but a higher Self that is silent and eternal. The difference is explained in a classic Vedic metaphor: each person is like a piece of gold. If you were a gold ring, a gold watch, a gold chain you could say âI am a ring, a watch, a chain,â but these are temporary shapes. In truth you are just gold â that is your essence no matter how the shape changes
If you know anything about this please email: lankawd@yahoo.com
Thank you in advance!
Can you please tell if you know where can be found a source for the following Vedic metaphor:
Rather than âsoulâ the Vedas equate the spirit with âSelfâ, not the everyday self with itâs thoughts wishes and needs but a higher Self that is silent and eternal. The difference is explained in a classic Vedic metaphor: each person is like a piece of gold. If you were a gold ring, a gold watch, a gold chain you could say âI am a ring, a watch, a chain,â but these are temporary shapes. In truth you are just gold â that is your essence no matter how the shape changes
If you know anything about this please email: lankawd@yahoo.com
Thank you in advance!