Message #19044

[mccoy]

From the Wikipedia voice:

In the introduction, [of the Holy Science] Sri Yukteswar writes:
The purpose of this book is to show as clearly as possible that there is an essential unity in all religions; that there is no difference in the truths inculcated by the various faiths; that there is but one method by which the world, both external and internal, has evolved; and that there is but one Goal admitted by all scriptures.[1]
The book compares Sanskrit slokas to passages from the New Testament, especially the Book of Revelation.

He states in the introduction: “The book is divided into four sections according to the four stages in the development of knowledge.” The four sections are:
The Gospel: “…seeks to establish the fundamental truth of creation, and to describe the evolution and the involution of the world.”
The Goal: “All creatures, from the highest to the lowest in the link of creation, are found eager to realize three things – Existence, Consciousness, and Bliss.”
The Procedure: “…deals with the method of realizing the three purposes of life.”
The Revelation: “…discusses the revelations which come to those who have traveled far to realize the three ideals of life and are very near their destination.”[1]