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Re: Flaws in BG as it is?



>> I SEEM to discovered two "flaws" in the "Bhavad Gita -as it is"
>> by Srila Prabhupada. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
>>
>> FIRST "FLAW"-----
>>> Chapter 7, 18th sloka.
>>> udarah sarva evaite
>>> jnani tv atmaiva me matam
>>> asthitah sa hi yuktatma
>>> mam evanuttamam gatim
>>> [...]
>>> TRANSLATION
>>> All these devotees are undoubtedly magnanimous souls, but he who
>>> is situated in knowledge of Me I consider to be just like My own
>>> self. Being engaged in My transcendental service, he is sure to
>>> attain Me, the highest and most perfect goal.
>>
>> Doesn't Krishna say "MY VERY SELF" instead of "JUST LIKE ME" ?
>> "ATMA EVA" =  "ONLY [MY] SELF". The entire meaning changes that
>> way!

Hey!...the translation you quote does NOT say: "Just Like Me" !
It says: "Just Like My Own Self" see what I mean ?

that is yet another difference & IMHO that is the same as MY VERY SELF..

Prewien.




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