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Role of Jnana in Bhakti. BRS (Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu ): Jnana not an element of bhakti & DST ( Durgama Sangamani Tika ): This jnana refers to: Atma -Jnana Ishvara -Jnana Aiktava -Jnana. Why is Jnana Pratikula to Bhakti?. How can Jnana be Anukula to Bhakti?.
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BRS (Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu): Jnana not an element of bhakti & DST (DurgamaSangamaniTika): This jnana refers to: • Atma-Jnana • Ishvara-Jnana • Aiktava-Jnana
Role of Jnana in Bhakti Primary Sources BRS: (Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu) & DST (DurgamaSangamaniTika)
Role of Jnana in Bhakti Primary Sources BRS: (Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu) & DST (DurgamaSangamaniTika)
Role of Jnana in Bhakti Primary Sources BRS: (Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu) & DST (DurgamaSangamaniTika)
Role of Jnana in Bhakti Primary Sources BRS: (Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu) & DST (DurgamaSangamaniTika)
Exclusivism: “My way is the only right way” Pluralism: “All ways are right.” Inclusivism: There is one way with various levels on it
Uniqueness of Vedic revelation • Clear description of sadhya (goal) • Systematic explanation of sadhana (means) • Flexibility of sadhya and sadhana
Whatisthesadhya? Materialism: Possessions, Positions, People ReligiousMaterialism: God as meanstoabovethings Scientism: Particles Impersonalism: Nothing Bhakti: God
The Mystery of Lila Hero – Krishna Director – Yoga-Maya Script-Writer – Krishna
The Evolution ofSambandhaJnana • Mundane Literature • Revealed Scripture • Vedic Scripture (Shruti) • Smriti (Purana / Itihasa) • Vaishnava Smriti • ShrimadBhagavatam • DashamaSkandha • 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 • Systematic SambandhaJnana: • With whom should I develop a relationship? Why? • What happens if I don’t? Why? • Practical, clear, potent Abhidheya: • What is the process by which I can transfer my love from krishnetara to Krishna? • Endearing, captivating Prayojana: • What happens when I develop my love for God?
Are good intentonsgood enough? • Role of Jnana in Bhakti
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
The Five Hiding Places of Bhakti-Devi sadhu-saìga, nama-kirtana, bhagavata-shravana mathura-vasa, shri-murtirashraddhayasevana
Uniqueness of Vedic revelation • Systematic Sambandha Jnana: • With whom should I develop a relationship? Why? • What happens if I don’t? Why? • Practical, clear, potent Abhidheya: • What is the process by which I can transfer my love from krishnetara to Krishna? • Endearing, captivating Prayojana: • What happens when I develop my love for God?
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