Philosophy (Greece, 6th century BC, Pythagoras)
Ode to Sri Ramakrishna: Greece instead of spirituality, the path of Philosophy showed us
In this movement of the Ode to Sri Ramakrishna, the narrative shifts from the mystical East to the intellectual awakening of the West. In Ancient Greece, the manifestation of God takes a unique form: the path of Philosophy. While the East focused on direct spiritual realization, the Greek sages began to use reason and logic to explore the nature of the universe and the soul. This transition marked a pivotal moment where the "love of wisdom" became a bridge between the human mind and the Absolute.
Chorus & Yoga Ballet
Philosophy, OM, Shanti, Shanti, Shanti,
Ahimsa.
Black Eve (mother of humanity)
Except for some like Pythagoras,
Who perhaps reached India,
Hellas instead of spirituality,
showed us the path of philosophy
Anonymous Prophet
And Anaximander already intuited:
“Many Universes coexist,
all are perishable”
And Socrates affirmed:
“There is only one good: knowledge.
There is only one evil: ignorance.
I only know that I know nothing.
Only God is the ultimate wise.”
Chorus & Yoga Ballet
Philosophy, OM, Shanti, Shanti, Shanti,
Ahimsa.
Roman Empire, 3rd century BC
Chorus & Yoga Ballet
OM,
Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.
Eve
And so philosophy was transmitted to Rome.
Chorus & Yoga Ballet
OM,
Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.
Philosophical-Spiritual Explanation
The inclusion of Greek and Roman philosophy in the Ode highlights that the search for Truth is universal, even when the methodology changes from meditation to dialectics.
The spiritual and intellectual pillars explored in this section are:
- Pythagoras and the Indian Connection: The Ode suggests a bridge between Hellas and India, reflecting the belief that Pythagoras carried Eastern concepts—such as reincarnation and the mathematical harmony of the cosmos—to the West.
- Anaximander’s Infinite Universes: By recognizing the perishability of many universes, Anaximander intuited the Vedantic concept of Srishti and Pralaya (cosmic creation and dissolution), understanding that only the source is eternal.
- Socratic Wisdom: Socrates represents the pinnacle of intellectual humility. His statement, "I only know that I know nothing," is a spiritual practice in itself—stripping away the ego's false certainty to make room for God, the ultimate wise.
- Knowledge vs. Ignorance: The Ode aligns Socrates with the Bhagavad Gita’s teaching: ignorance (Avidya) is the root of all evil, while knowledge (Jnana) of the Truth is the only true good.
Conclusion
The path of Philosophy in Greece and its subsequent transmission to Rome serves as a testament to the diverse ways God guides humanity. Whether through the silence of the Tao or the logic of Socrates, the goal remains the same: the movement from darkness to light.
As the Ode to Sri Ramakrishna continues, this intellectual foundation in the West sets the stage for the transformative arrival of Jesus, who would merge these philosophical currents with the power of divine love.
Ode to Sri Ramakrishna by
Professor:
Pedro Nonell (Expert and translator into Spanish of the Bhagavad Gita and Vivekananda)
Abraham, Vedas, Moses, Akhenaten, Violence, Zarathustra, Krishna, Buddha, Mahavira
Confucius, Laozi, Philosophy, Jesus, Roma, Muhammad, Guru Nanak
Catholicism, Darkness, Goddess Reason, Divergence, , Vivekananda
Barbarism, He always comes back, Conclusions, My Religion
(c) Gita Institute & Pedro Nonell
