Spirituality enables uncovering of inner treasures

The shloka from the Mahabharat is written as follows:
ऋषयो विभिन्नाः स्मृतयो विभिन्नाः
नाना मुनिर्यस्य मतं न भिन्नम्।
धर्मस्य तत्त्वं निहितं गुहायां
महाजनाः येन गताः स पन्थाः॥
This verse conveys a profound message about the diversity of wisdom and the nature of truth. There are many sages, each with their unique perspectives, and scriptures contain various interpretations. No one sage’s understanding is identical to another's. True understanding of dharma—of righteousness—is not easily found in external doctrines or philosophies. It lies hidden, concealed deep within a ‘cave,’ a metaphor for our innermost consciousness. This verse calls each of us to embark on a journey toward this hidden cave, following the path walked by great ones, mahajanas, who have already realised this truth.
In this invitation to introspection and spiritual pursuit, Maharshi Ved Vyas , the revered author of the Mahabharat, urges us to seek this ‘cave.’ But what is this cave? It represents our deepest consciousness, our ‘Hrid Gohobor’—the cave of the heart. Spirituality is about uncovering this inner treasure, a treasure that cannot be measured, studied, or expressed in words. It is a wisdom that transcends intellect and language, a knowing that rests quietly within the core of our being. In this cave, we encounter the profound experiences that move us, make us weep, and bring us joy beyond the pleasures of the material world.

Authored by: Shashank Joshi