1 Role of Jnana in Bhakti 2 BRS Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu Jnana not an element of bhakti amp DST Durgama Sangamani Tika This jnana refers to Atma Jnana Ishvara Jnana Aiktava Jnana 3 ID: 768686
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1 Role of Jnana in Bhakti
2 BRS (Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu ): Jnana not an element of bhakti & DST ( Durgama Sangamani Tika ): This jnana refers to: Atma -Jnana Ishvara -Jnana Aiktava -Jnana
3 Why is Jnana Pratikula to Bhakti? Aspect of Jnana Adverse Effect Constitution Oneness denies eternality of bhakti Application Hardening of the heart Destination Merging: End of Bhakti
4 How can Jnana be Anukula to Bhakti? Aspect of Jnana Beneficial Effect Constitution Emphasized subordination of soul Application Stabilization of bhakti practices Destination Enhanced appreciation of the Lord’s glories
5 How can Jnana be Anukula to Bhakti? Path Destination Jnana Mishra Bhakti Shanta rati eg Kumaras Jnana Mishra Bhakti with past contact with pure devs Prema in Aishavarya eg Shukadeva G Kevala Bhakti Goloka VrndavanAa
6 Role of Jnana in Bhakti Primary Sources BRS: (Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu ) & DST ( Durgama Sangamani Tika )
7 Role of Jnana in Bhakti Primary Sources BRS: (Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu ) & DST ( Durgama Sangamani Tika )
8 Role of Jnana in Bhakti Primary Sources BRS: (Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu ) & DST ( Durgama Sangamani Tika )
9 Role of Jnana in Bhakti Primary Sources BRS: (Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu ) & DST ( Durgama Sangamani Tika )
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Uniqueness of Vedic revelation Clear description of sadhya (goal) Systematic explanation of sadhana (means) 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?
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The Evolution of Sambandha Jnana 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 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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How Abhidheya Works
The Progressive Revelation of BhaktiRamanuja: 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-murtira shraddhaya sevana
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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