The question asked was if someone read the Puranas( the translated version) instead of in the language it is written in(Sanskrit), will the effect be the same?
Om Swami says that one should read in the language that they understand, as, only then will they be able to understand what is written and assimilate. Otherwise, it will be like parroting and will become a tasteless task. It is important to understand the words and sentiments which pave the way for proper understanding.
The Puranas have some stories, some dialogues, and about the origin of our earth. Om Swami says that he does not believe that one should definitely read the Puranas. It is also highly ignorant to feel that by reading these books they can please the deities. But, instead of reading useless stuff it is any day better to read any religious text, of any religion. Whatever we read gets etched in our minds for ever. So, a person should think and contemplate before reading something. Anything that is freely available will not impact us, for example, articles read on the internet. But when books are read the mind is able to store the gist of what was read. He says, everyone should read scriptures of all the religions. It clears doubts and shifts perspectives.
Listen to the full discourse for a proper understanding of the topic.
Timeline:
00:00 Start
01:22 what is written in the Puranas
02:31 negative news and its impact
06:07 why should we be mindful of what we read
BREATHE / SMILE / MEDITATE/ LET GO
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