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The Jiva is a creation of Maayaa- Srimad Bhagavatam
In this chapter, when talking about the samsara that the jiva experiences, the adjective ‘Mayarachita’ is given for the Jiva: श्रीमद्भागवतपुराणम्/स्कन्धः ५/अध्यायः ११https://sa.wikisource.org/s/pd0...
View Article‘akAra’ (Sanskrit syllable अ) in various sources for various deities
Here is a collection of references where the Sanskrit syllable ‘a’ अ is stated to signify many deities including the Trimurtis. We find references for this syllable signifying Brahma, Vishnu and...
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Lord Krishna calls Arjuna ‘Veerashreshtha’– Srimad Bhagavatam
In the Vibhutiyoga of Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Krishna says Pandavanām Dhanañjayaḥ (I am Arjuna among Pandavas). In similar manner, in the Bhagavata, while describing the Vibhutis to Uddhava, the Lord...
View ArticleKnowledge of Oneness that negates the illusion of difference – Brahma purana
In this chapter of the Brahma Purana, it is stated that all forms of gods are of the Supreme Lord Shiva, and this knowledge of oneness removes the illusion of separation: ब्रह्मपुराणम्/अध्यायः १५८...
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Both Srihari and Shiva proclaim the Trimurti Abheda – in Srimad Bhagavatam
Both Srihari and Shiva agree to the Trimurti Abheda – in Srimad Bhagavatam In the Bhagavatam, Mahavishnu addressed everyone after the Daksha yajna episode: श्रीमद्भागवतपुराणम्/स्कन्धः ४/अध्यायः ७...
View ArticleIshwara has no real authorship, kartrutvam, in the creation of the world –...
When Paramashiva gave Darshan to Markandeya, he did a stuti: श्रीमद्भागवतपुराणम्/स्कन्धः १२/अध्यायः १० https://sa.wikisource.org/s/ttl सृष्ट्वेदं मनसा विश्वं आत्मनानुप्रविश्य यः । गुणैः...
View ArticleAn essay on the expression ‘Tad VishnoH paramam padam’ occurring in the...
Shankara himself clarifies in the Brahmasutra and other bhashyas the real purport of that expression. Read the article here:...
View ArticleShankara says Brahman is Nirvikalpa Nirvishesha – Many scriptural evidences
In the Bhashyas, Shankaracharya has specified that Brahman is Nirvikalpa svarupa: BSB 3.2.11: उपाधीनां च अविद्याप्रत्युपस्थापितत्वात् । अतश्च अन्यतरलिङ्गपरिग्रहेऽपि समस्तविशेषरहितं निर्विकल्पकमेव...
View ArticleNarada purana – Tattvamasi Jnana is Nirvikalapakam
Shankara, in his Bhashyas, has stated that the Brahman of Vedanta is Nirvikalpakam,nirvishesham. This is admitted in the following verse of the Narada Purana: नारदपुराणम्- पूर्वार्धः/अध्यायः ८१...
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‘Jalashaayee Narayana’ is Paramarthika Nirguna Brahman – Brahma and...
ब्रह्मपुराणम्/अध्यायः १८० https://sa.wikisource.org/s/5fb ज्ञानस्वरूपमत्यन्तं निर्मलं परमार्थतः। तमेवार्थस्वरूपेण भ्रान्तिदर्शनतः स्थितम्।। १८०.११ ।। This Supreme Lord is pure and pristine...
View ArticlePancha Pandavas and Draupadi are Rudra and Parvati says the Skanda Puranam
पञ्चपाण्डवाः रुद्रवपुर्धराः स्कन्द उवाच आकर्णय मुने पूर्वं पञ्चवक्त्रो हरः स्वयम्।पृथिव्यां पञ्चधा भूत्वा प्रादुरासीज्जगद्धितः॥ ३॥ Shiva took five forms and descended to bless the world. उमापि च...
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‘ತೋರುತ್ತಿರುವ ಪ್ರಪಂಚ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮವೇ’, ವೈದಿಕ ಪಾಶುಪತ ಮತ –ಕುಮಾರವ್ಯಾಸ ಭಾರತ
ಕರ್ಣಪರ್ವದ ಈ 6ನೆ ಸಂಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪರಮಶಿವ ತ್ರಿಪುರಗಳ ಸಂಹಾರಕ್ಕೆ ಮುಂದಾಗುವಾಗ ದೇವತೆಗಳನ್ನು ಕುರಿತು ವೇದಾಂತ ಉಪದೇಶ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾನೆ. ಇದನ್ನು ಪಾಶುಪತ ಮತ ಎಂದು ಹೆಸರಿಸಿದ್ದಾನೆ ಕುಮಾರವ್ಯಾಸ. ಈ ಅಧ್ಯಾಯದ ಕೆಲವು ಪದ್ಯಗಳನ್ನು ಮಾತ್ರ ಇಲ್ಲಿ...
View ArticleFive kinds of ‘bhrama’ and their correction – Annapurna Upanishad
In this minor upanishad there is a conversation between Ribhu (Guru) and Nidagha (Disciple). Five kinds of errors are specified, that mark bondage and their respective correction that marks...
View Article‘If, then’ Statement: If Linga purana is Tamasa, then the Veda is also Tamasa
लिङ्गपुराणम् – पूर्वभागः/अध्यायः २८https://sa.wikisource.org/s/4h9 ध्येयो महेश्वरो ध्यानं चिंतनं निर्वृतिः फलम्।।प्रधानपुरुषेशानं याथातथ्यं प्रपद्यते।। २८.६ ।। Maheswara has to be meditated upon and...
View Articleಶ್ರೀಮದ್ಭಾಗವತದಲ್ಲಿ ‘ಈಶ್ವರೋಽಹಂ…’
ಶ್ರೀಮದ್ಭಾಗವತದಲ್ಲಿ ‘ಈಶ್ವರೋಽಹಂ…’ ಶ್ರೀ ಮಧ್ವಾಚಾರ್ಯರು ತಮ್ಮ ಅನೇಕ ಸರ್ವಮೂಲ ಗ್ರಂಥಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಅದ್ವೈತವನ್ನು ಆಸುರ ಮತ, ಶಂಕರಾಚಾರ್ಯರು ಮತ್ತು ಅದ್ವೈತಿಗಳು ಅಸುರರು ಎಂಬಂಥ ಅನೇಕ ವಿಷಯಗಳನ್ನು ಹೇಳಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಇದಕ್ಕೆ ಮೂಲವಾಗಿ ಭಗವದ್ಗೀತೆಯ...
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Vedanta Retreat – Noida, Delhi NCR – Jan 2024 EnglishVedanta Retreat
Kindly request esteemed members of this group to help disseminate this information, contributing to its success as witnessed in South India in spreading the message of Bhagavatpada and in fostering a...
View ArticleAdvaitic flavour and Shve Up. in the Skanda puranam
In the Skandapurana we have an Advaitic expression of Brahman and a rephrasing of the Shvetashvatara Upanishad:~ स्कन्दपुराणम्/खण्डः ३ (ब्रह्मखण्डः)/ब्रह्मोत्तर खण्डः/अध्यायः...
View ArticleScientific Evidence – Vedantic Light – A new Book for Free Download
Pranams Centre For Brahmavidya is delighted to present this newly published book, now available for free download. “Scientific Evidence – Vedantic Light” [Gleanings from His Holiness Jagadguru Śrī...
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Two Advaita Vedanta books in Sanskrit – New release
These two books, fully Sanskrit, are available in Bangalore. Pl. contact Sri K.Srinivasan 94488 10668 for all details about price, packing, etc. costs.
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Vedanta Retreat in Marathi at Mumbai – Jan end 2024
With the blessings of Shringeri Guru tradition, we are feeling very happy and joyful to announce our first camp in Maharashtra which is the land of devotion Limited spots are available on a...
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