God is the first and last word in
civilization
God is everything so
logically He is the first and last word in everything. Being human
beings we express everything we know in words. This is no accident. The lord
gave us language to enable us to see Him. This is the purpose of any great
Republic as a nation under God. Lets stand up for what’s right. We should
use language to see God. Any other use is flat out blasphemy, or in other
words selfish. Language should help us become free of distress and those who
use it to torture themselves and others are committing a bad disservice. Why
abuse the Lords gift of language to man. You will not get any benefit from
this abuse. So come on accept what is right. Not only is it right but it is
very enjoyable. Learning about the most attractive, powerful and glorious
Person is very satisfying to your soul.
Sanskrit is the world’s original language. In this
language we address god as Krishna. This is the language of Gods and Sages
and chanting Krishna’s pastimes is recommended by them as the best use of
words. Especially if recited in Sanskrit, but is beneficial in any language
when one is just starting out. We speak many languages now days in many
diverse cultures. But Krishna is God and His language is Sanskrit. Sanskrit
like God is very beautiful and attractive.
Actually all our languages were handed down through the
centuries through the many regional religions. It is only in recent times
that we have strayed from languages original intent. Words in English such
as Magnificent and wonderful were meant for addressing God. The church
fathers most used Latin as a means to approach God. Saint Paul (a Jew who
was a Roman citizen) is most famous because He spread Latin throughout the
Mediterranean world and thus ignited the rise of western civilization; His
purpose only was preaching the glories of God. Latin is an Indo European
language related to Sanskrit. Its original intent is God realization. In
Greek we have Omni and alpha Omega words obviously derived from Sanskrit OM.
And let’s not forget the Greeks name for God Christos and in Latin Christa
no doubt derived from Krishna. Originally all Latin and Greek texts were
written expounding philosophy and religion. All were meant to transcend the
mundane world and to become enlightened. In India they sing OM in English we
sing amen, there has to be a connection. Whenever there is an increase in
irreligion and a decrease in religion God descends in one of many ways and
corrects the situation. Jesus appeared at such a time to correct the abuses
then and thus Saint Paul. Now we stand at the threshold of such a time.
Language is being abused. We are losing the intent of language. But we are
also very lucky, God has not forgotten us. In recent times great strides
have been taken by great saintly people to bring Sanskrit in its pure form
to help us actually see God. Our Spiritual Master is such a saint. I do not
say this whimsically, it is a fact. You are invited to see for yourself. Our
Spirituals Masters greatest achievement is the translation of the ancient
Sanskrit text known as Srimad Bhagavatam, The pastimes of Krishna when He
walked this earth. Just by reading this text you will see God. In this most
glorious text you will see what I mean by God is the first and last word in
civilization.
In the service of His Divine Grace, Mukunda Das