Some Aphorisms (of Sri Trilinga Swamy) - II

[Except in some very precise, original, and authentic (only the likes ofSister Nivedita cometo my mind) Indic scholarly treatises, we do not find proper English words (or vocabulary) to communicate the true import of certain words like नरक, स्वर्ग. So, I've tried my best to doa quick equivalence to some English words; I hope Mahatma Sri TrilingaSwamy would forgive any shortcomings, if they inadvertently
creep into this modest effort. A keen reader should learn Sanskrit, Telugu, Hindi, or other Indian languages and then patiently read originalHindu scriptures. Or, diligently listen tosome of the best discourses
available on the Internet in Telugu/Hindi/Sanskrit - without interposing his own thoughts or preconceived notions.]

D = Disciple
G = The Guru

D      How to obtain Salvation (deliverance from transmigration, etc.)?
G      By knowing the true nature, essence (तत्त्व ज्ञान)
D      What is the root cause of ‘naraka’ (नरक)?
G      The feeling of gender differences among humans
D      How to attain Swarga (Heaven, Indra’s paradise)?
G      By not hurting (any being), ahimsa
D      Who is the enemy of man (human being)?  
G      His (her) senses
D      Who is the friend of a man?
G      Senses that are subservient
D      Who is poor?
G      One who is miserly 
D      Who is rich?
G      One who is always content
D      Who is a living dead person?
G      One who never does any effort
D      What is ‘maya’ (illusion)?
G      Excessive love, bonding, attachment
D      Who is totally blind?
G      One who is afflicted with love, desire
D      What is death?
G      Disgrace (infamy) is the real death. Man is immortal.
D      Which is a chronic disease?
G      Life
D      What is the cure for such a disease?
G      Stay unperturbed, remain detached
D      Which is the principal place of pilgrimage?
G      Pure heart, holy mind
D      What needs to be discarded?
G      Money, Greed
D      What is worth listening to?
G      Spiritual discourses at the feet of Guru
D      What is the path (shortcut) to the knowledge of Brahman?
G      Company of the good (people)  Copyright 2025 by the author