The Roads of the Foolish and the Wise 63

doing. When shall we turn our face towards Him?
He is always waiting. As soon as we turn our face
toward God, He says, ““My dear son, come on—sa ca
mama priyah—you are eternally dear to Me. Now
you are turning your face to Me, and I am very glad.”

The wise man, the jfiani, actually understands the
science of God. One who only understands that “God
is good” is in a preliminary stage, but one who
actually understands how great and good God is, is
further progressed. That knowledge is to be had in
Srimad-Bhagavatam and Bhagavad-gita. One who is
actually interested in God should study the science
of God, Bhagavad-gita.

idam tu te guhyatamam
pravaksyamy anasu yave
Jiianam vijfiana-sahitam
yaj jriatva moksyase ’subhat

“My dear Arjuna, because you are never envious of
Me, I shall impart to you this most secret wisdom,
knowing which you shall be relieved of the miseries
of material existence.” (Bg. 9.1)

The knowledge of God imparted in Bhagavad-gita
is very subtle and confidential. It is full of jriana,
metaphysical wisdom, and vijfiana, scientific knowl-
edge. And it is full of mystery also. How can one
understand this knowledge? It must be imparted by
God Himself or a bona fide representative of God.
Therefore Sri Krsna says that whenever there is a
discrepancy on understanding the science of God,
He incarnates Himself.
