Transcript Uniqueness of - The Spiritual Scientist

Role of
Jnana in
Bhakti
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BRS (Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu): Jnana not
an element of bhakti
& DST (Durgama Sangamani Tika): This
jnana refers to:
1. Atma-Jnana
2. Ishvara-Jnana
3. Aiktava-Jnana
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Why is Jnana Pratikula to Bhakti?
Aspect of Jnana
Constitution
Application
Destination
Adverse Effect
Oneness denies
eternality of bhakti
Hardening of the
heart
Merging: End of
Bhakti
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How can Jnana be Anukula to Bhakti?
Aspect of Jnana
Constitution
Application
Destination
Beneficial Effect
Emphasized subordination
of soul
Stabilization of bhakti
practices
Enhanced appreciation of
the Lord’s glories
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How can Jnana be Anukula to Bhakti?
Path
Destination
Jnana Mishra Bhakti
Jnana Mishra Bhakti
with past contact with
pure devs
Shanta rati eg Kumaras
Prema in Aishavarya eg
Shukadeva G
Kevala Bhakti
Goloka VrndavanAa
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Role of Jnana in Bhakti
Primary Sources BRS: (Bhakti Rasamrita
Sindhu)
& DST (Durgama Sangamani Tika)
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Role of Jnana in Bhakti
Primary Sources BRS: (Bhakti Rasamrita
Sindhu)
& DST (Durgama Sangamani Tika)
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Role of Jnana in Bhakti
Primary Sources BRS: (Bhakti Rasamrita
Sindhu)
& DST (Durgama Sangamani Tika)
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Role of Jnana in Bhakti
Primary Sources BRS: (Bhakti Rasamrita
Sindhu)
& DST (Durgama Sangamani Tika)
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Exclusivism:
Pluralism:
“My way is the
only right way”
“All ways are
right.”
Inclusivism:
There is one way
with various
levels on it
Uniqueness of
Vedic revelation
1.Clear description of sadhya
(goal)
2.Systematic explanation of
sadhana (means)
3.Flexibility of sadhya and
sadhana
What is the sadhya?
Materialism: Possessions, Positions, People
Religious Materialism: God as means to above
things
Scientism: Particles
Impersonalism: Nothing
Bhakti: God
Who looks more attractive:
God or Man?
Hero – Krishna
Director – Yoga-Maya
Script-Writer – Krishna
•Mundane Literature
•Revealed Scripture
•Vedic Scripture (Shruti)
•Smriti (Purana / Itihasa)
•Vaishnava Smriti
•Shrimad Bhagavatam
•Dashama Skandha
•Goswami Grantha
The Calamity of
Impersonlism:
Depict the highest
revelation that can help
us come out of Maya to
itself be a product of
Maya.
Eg. Depicting medicine
as poison
Uniqueness of
Vedic revelation
1. Systematic Sambandha Jnana:
• With whom should I develop a relationship?
Why?
• What happens if I don’t? Why?
2. Practical, clear, potent Abhidheya:
• What is the process by which I can transfer my
love from krishnetara to Krishna?
3. Endearing, captivating Prayojana:
• What happens when I develop my love for God?
Are good intentons good enough?
• Role of Jnana in Bhakti
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How Abhidheya Works
The Progressive
Revelation of Bhakti
• Ramanuja: Continuous recollection of God
Love is a kind of knowledge, bhakti –
sadhana and phala
• Madhva: Strong emotion of love
accompanied by knowledge of God’s
majesty
• Nimbarka: Special kind of love, sadhana &
phala
• Vallabha: Love, Maryada and Pushti
The Progressive
Revelation of Bhakti
Jiva Goswami: Bhakti is the essence
of God’s int potency of bliss, which
is his most important potency.
Gaudiya Vaishnavism:
Unparalleled sweetness
sadhu-saìga, nama-kirtana,
bhagavata-shravana
mathura-vasa, shri-murtira
shraddhaya sevana
Uniqueness of
Vedic revelation
1. Systematic Sambandha Jnana:
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With whom should I develop a relationship? Why?
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What happens if I don’t? Why?
2. Practical, clear, potent Abhidheya:
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What is the process by which I can transfer my love
from krishnetara to Krishna?
3. Endearing, captivating Prayojana:
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What happens when I develop my love for God?
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