*"Lord Krishna & Jesus Christ - similarities in their teaching"*

In this video from the Arpana Trust, Param Pujya Ma discusses the profound similarities between the teachings of Lord Krishna and Jesus Christ, focusing on the nature of spiritual seeking, obedience, and the purity of heart.
Core Themes & Highlights
• Universal Spiritual Invitation: The Questioner begins by comparing Krishna’s statement in the Gita—*that however people approach Him, He welcomes them—with Jesus’s teaching to "Knock and it shall be opened unto thee" [00:10].*
Both emphasize that the Divine is always available, but the seeker must initiate the contact with sincerity.
• Barriers to Understanding:
Param Pujya Ma notes that we often* "don't understand" spiritual truths simply because we don't want to obey them or because they conflict with our ego [00:45].*
Our likes, dislikes, and intellectual pride often act as blocks to hearing the "knock" of the Divine [03:42].
• The Role of the Intellect and Ego:
The human intellect is described as something that can entice and betray us because it is rooted in past experiences and personal preferences [04:09].
To truly progress, one must choose to obey the "Master" or the truth found in scriptures over the whims of the mind [03:57].
• Purity of Heart:
A "pure heart," free from the blockages of negative emotions and rigid concepts, is essential to hear the Divine [05:44].
Ma defines the heart as the centre that allows for love, compassion, and objective thinking when it is not obstructed [06:54].
• The Importance of Practice:
Spiritual knowledge is not just for reading; it must be practiced, much like a doctor must practice medicine to truly learn [10:00].
Over time, this practice changes one’s emotions and habits, leading to a state where one can distinguish between the real (Nitya) and the unreal (Anitya) [12:03].
• The Goal of Sadhana:
The ultimate result of this path is attaining a state of Ananda (bliss) and Sukha (happiness), where external circumstances—whether good or bad—no longer disturb one's inner peace [12:18].
Ma concludes by suggesting that while some may reach this understanding through previous lifetimes' deeds, others find it through being deeply touched by truth, beauty, or the example of others [13:24].

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Param Pujya Ma answers Seeker's question
Place: Arpana Ashram, Madhuban, G.T. Road, Karnal 132037, Haryana, India
Topic:  "Lord Krishna & Jesus Christ - similarities in their teaching"
Language: English
Questioner: Mark Begg
Duration Time: 13 48mins
Tape No: BC_36_0304_97pm-04
Credits: Audio-Video Dept. Arpana Ashram
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