Chandogya Upanishad 7.11
intermediate
विज्ञानं वाव ध्यानाद्भूयः। विज्ञानेन वा ऋग्वेदं विजानाति। विज्ञानमेव ब्रह्मोपास्स्व॥
vijñānaṃ vāva dhyānādbhūyaḥ | vijñānena vā ṛgvedaṃ vijānāti | vijñānameva brahmopāsva ||
""Understanding (vijnana) is greater than meditation. Through understanding one knows the Vedas. Meditate on understanding as Brahman.""
What This Means:
Understanding/discernment is greater than meditation. Through understanding, true knowledge arises. Meditate on understanding.
Going Deeper:
The progression: meditation < understanding. Vijnana is direct knowing, discrimination, insight.
How To Apply This:
Develop understanding, not just meditation. Seek direct insight and discernment.
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