Tattva by Keshava Maharaja Paradoxes of Sastra | SB 4.27.25 | Zurich, Switzerland | Svayam Bhagavan Keshava Maharaja
Jan 7, 2026
Explore the essential roles of scriptures, gurus, and saintly persons in spiritual growth. Hear about the complexities and apparent contradictions within sacred texts and how context shapes their meanings. Discover the importance of harmonizing diverse perspectives and respecting differing opinions in the community. Keshava Maharaja delves into the necessity of teamwork among guru, sadhu, and shastra, advocating for humility and continuous learning. Join enlightening discussions on karma, moral education, and personal growth through exposure to various viewpoints.
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Threefold Foundation For Spiritual Life
- Svayam Bhagavan Keshava Maharaja stresses that saintly people, scriptures and the spiritual master form the essential trio guiding life decisions.
- He argues Shastra is the bedrock because gurus and sadhus derive authority by following it.
Why Religious Guidance Feels Contradictory
- Guru, sadhu and shastra can sometimes give seemingly conflicting statements and this creates confusion and arguments.
- Understanding and reconciling those differences is essential to avoid division within the movement.
Context, Intent And Hierarchy Matter
- Different statements in shastra often address different contexts, intents or hierarchical principles and so are not strictly contradictory.
- Learning to harmonize those statements (tatu samanvayat) is a crucial hermeneutic skill.
