“Sankirtana Yajna” fulfils all the purposes of the Vedas
Analogy: Small well and big reservoir of water – All the purposes served by a small well can at once be served by a great reservoir of water
a“Highest Perfectional Stage of Vedic Knowledge” is “Revival of Krishna Consciousness” – How?
Purpose of Rituals and sacrifices of Vedas – Gradual development of self-realisation
Purpose of self-realisation – To know Krishna and our relationship with Him (Ref Bg. 15.15)
Our relationship with Krishna – Eternal part and parcels (Ref Bg. 15.7)
Conclusion: Revival of this relationship is the highest perfection
bSupporting Verse for above point — Ref SB 3.33.7: “aho bata sva-paco…”
One born in dog-eater family – But if chants Holy Name he is considered:
On the highest platform of Self-realisation
To have done all penances, sacrifice, Vedic studies, holy baths many, many times
cPRACTICAL APPLICATION — Best way to revive Krishna Consciousness: Chanting Lord’s Holy Names
Not qualified – Most population is foolish and not educated to understand Vedanta
Difficult to process – Vedic Studies and rules and regulations are difficult
Lack of resources – Lack of time and energy, resources and knowledge to execute the purpose of the Vedas
Best process – Chanting of Holy Names is the best way to serve the purpose of the Vedas (Study purport – Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu & Prakashananda Saraswati) FOCUS OF LEARNING: PURPORT 2.46 continued…
Best way to fulfill the purpose of Vedanta philosophy – Inoffensive chanting of the holy names
Who is the highest Vedantist – one who takes pleasure in chanting Holy Names
Ultimate purpose of all Vedic Mysticism – to take pleasure in chanting Holy Names