The Importance of Respecting Holy Scriptures in Sanatan Dharma
In Sanatan culture, reading holy scriptures and maintaining deep reverence for them is a tradition that has continued for centuries. Vedas, Puranas, Ramayana, and Shrimad Bhagavad Gita are not merely sources of knowledge, but symbols of spiritual energy, positivity, and the divine itself. Whenever we study these texts, our minds must be filled with a special sense of purity and discipline.
However, in the modern era, our methods of studying and remembering things have changed significantly. While reading school-the textbooks or general novels, we freely use pens, pencils, or highlighters to mark important lines. But when these modern habits are applied to religious texts, they are not considered scripturally appropriate.
Recently, well-known preacher Shivam Sadhak Maharaj shed light on this subject and delivered an essential message to the public, urging people to maintain traditional boundaries even in modern times.
The Direct Connection Between the Bhagavad Gita and Lord Krishna
Preacher Shivam Sadhak explained that studying holy books requires utmost caution. When we read the Gita, we often come across wonderful verses. We feel like drawing a line with a pen to remember them easily. However, from a spiritual standpoint, doing this is incorrect.
"While studying the scriptures or Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, people often highlight good verses. But drawing a pen on the scriptures means drawing a pen on Lord Krishna. The Gita is none other than Krishna Himself." — Shivam Sadhak, Preacher
He emphasized that every word of the holy text has emerged from the divine mouth of Lord Krishna. Therefore, drawing a line across it is equivalent to drawing a line across the Lord's face or heart, which can incur a major spiritual fault.
The Right Way to Remember Important Teachings
If a verse attracts you and you wish to remember it, the correct approach is not to deface the holy text. Instead, keep a separate notebook or a piece of paper nearby and note down whatever you find important. Furthermore, saints suggest imbibing those good teachings directly into your daily life and behavior rather than just marking them on pages.
