Haṭhayogapradīpikā, Public Classes, J P Nagar
Art by Chaaya, post by Kristin and Chaaya
Vijayadaśamī is a most precious day to commence true education.
Ācārya shared that knowledge is very precious, that everything in this universe is precious. A student who is established, should hear teachings from their teacher on Vijayadaśamī. Just as a knife looses its sharpness, in this same way our intellect or knowledge looses its glory and freshness. On this day one should develop enthusiasm and renewed energy for all knowledge held inside.
How lucky we are to have received teachings on such an auspicious day from our illustrious teacher.
To honor education and learning, a day such as this makes sense. Right now, we are returning to this morning’s lecture sharing this post, reopening our enthusiasm and love of these teachings.
We are to honor knowledge, otherwise it will leave us.