Gyan means ‘Realise the Truth’ or ‘Realised Truth.’
Gyan is obtained from a Guru. Some are ‘Satgurus’ or ‘Realised Souls.’
Nature is a Great Guru and hence we worship Nature as God.
Nature’s teaching is nothing but Gyan. If we study the Nature in depth, we can become ‘Gyanis’ and ‘feel’ the presence of God.
Animals and birds leave their off-springs as soon as they are able to stand on their own feet. This teaches us detachment.
Rain water gets the character of the land, showing that we get the characteristics of the group to which we belong.
The wind changes its ‘character,’ sometimes blowing gently like a breeze, and sometimes showing its anger with a storm.
We learn to be nice and gentle for good deeds and to fight against bad deeds.
Can we give shape to wind? When it is filled in an object, it takes the shape of a balloon or a ball.
Similarly, God does not have a form. He takes the form as the devotee wishes.
All the rivers, irrespective of their origin, pour into the sea, their destination.
God, irrespective of where we were born and brought up, is our destination.
The eagle flies high in the sky but has its eyes fixed on its prey on the ground.
Our thoughts must be on God, wherever we are and whatever we are doing.
Fire (Agni) is everywhere and in every living being. If a few dry trees scratch each other, fire begins to rage. But it is hidden from us. It shows God is there everywhere but hidden from us.
Source: ‘Devi’s Voice,’ a Publication of Sriom Inc, New Zealand, which is constructing a Temple at 7-15 Tomo Street, New Lynn, Auckland. Donations can be remitted to Bank Account at Westpac (03-0252-0843274-00).
