Swami B.A. Paramadvaiti


Perennial Psychology

Eliminating the false concepts of faith

There is a process for elevating faith. In the schools of the Vedas, this process is called “neti neti”. It is the elimination of false concepts and errors by declaring “neti”. “Neti” means not – I am not this, I am not that. In this way we are distancing ourselves from different identifications. At the same time, by comparing faiths, our knowledge is increasing. It is helpful to talk about the nature of faith, the elements of faith, the advantages and also the fragilities in the realm of faith. All these subjects are essential on the path of realization. When we are approaching the truth, we have to know and understand the nature of ignorance and illusion as well. Those who know both, the spiritual and material nature, can transcend the material world.

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