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Role of Jnana in Bhakti

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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Role of Jnana in Bhakti

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  1. Role of Jnana in Bhakti

  2. BRS (Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu): Jnana not an element of bhakti & DST (DurgamaSangamaniTika): This jnana refers to: • Atma-Jnana • Ishvara-Jnana • Aiktava-Jnana

  3. Why is Jnana Pratikula to Bhakti?

  4. How can Jnana be Anukula to Bhakti?

  5. How can Jnana be Anukula to Bhakti?

  6. Role of Jnana in Bhakti Primary Sources BRS: (Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu) & DST (DurgamaSangamaniTika)

  7. Role of Jnana in Bhakti Primary Sources BRS: (Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu) & DST (DurgamaSangamaniTika)

  8. Role of Jnana in Bhakti Primary Sources BRS: (Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu) & DST (DurgamaSangamaniTika)

  9. Role of Jnana in Bhakti Primary Sources BRS: (Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu) & DST (DurgamaSangamaniTika)

  10. Exclusivism: “My way is the only right way” Pluralism: “All ways are right.” Inclusivism: There is one way with various levels on it

  11. Uniqueness of Vedic revelation • Clear description of sadhya (goal) • Systematic explanation of sadhana (means) • Flexibility of sadhya and sadhana

  12. Whatisthesadhya? Materialism: Possessions, Positions, People ReligiousMaterialism: God as meanstoabovethings Scientism: Particles Impersonalism: Nothing Bhakti: God

  13. Who looks more attractive: God or Man?

  14. The Mystery of Lila Hero – Krishna Director – Yoga-Maya Script-Writer – Krishna

  15. The Evolution ofSambandhaJnana • Mundane Literature • Revealed Scripture • Vedic Scripture (Shruti) • Smriti (Purana / Itihasa) • Vaishnava Smriti • ShrimadBhagavatam • DashamaSkandha • Goswami Grantha

  16. 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

  17. 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?

  18. Are good intentonsgood enough? • Role of Jnana in Bhakti

  19. How Abhidheya Works

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. The Five Hiding Places of Bhakti-Devi sadhu-saìga, nama-kirtana, bhagavata-shravana mathura-vasa, shri-murtirashraddhayasevana

  23. 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?

  24. East or West KC is the Best

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