।।ब्रह्मसूत्रभाष्यम्।। श्रीमच्छंकरभगवत्पादैः विरचितम्। ।।प्रथमोऽध्यायः।। ।।प्रथमः पादः।। अथातो ब्रह्मजिज्ञासा ।। 1.1.1 ।। There is nothing greater and higher than Brahmajnāna - the Supreme Knowledge. All the actions and inactions prescribed in the Vedas and scriptural authorities are only the way to dhyāna and eventually tapas (single-pointed concentration on the Supreme Being). Of what use will the... Continue Reading →
Siva Gita – Chapter 16 – Dhyāna Yoga – Slokas 1 – Slokas 69, Uttara Khanda, Padma Purana
Prabhu Shri Rama uvācha, "O Lord! You have explained the path to moksha. Please tell me those who are competent to follow that path. There is a great doubt in me regarding this matter." Shri Bhagawan uvācha, “The Brahmanas, kshatriyas, vaishyas, sudras and women are eligible. The Brahmachari, grihastha and the uninitiated too, if he were a Brahmana. Even a forest-dweller,... Continue Reading →
Siva Gita – Chapter 15 – Bhakti Yoga – Slokas 1 – Slokas 40, Uttara Khanda, Padma Purana
Prabhu Shri Rama uvācha, "O Lord! What is the nature of devotion towards You? How does it spring forth? How does one attain the supreme moksha which is of the nature of the Supreme Brahman? Please reveal to me all, O Beloved of Parvati, the daughter of the mountains, through which one attains Supreme Bliss." ... Continue Reading →
Siva Gita – Chapter 14 – Instruction on Surrender and Self – Slokas 1 – Slokas 44, Uttara Khanda, Padma Purana
Prabhu Shri Rama uvācha, "O Lord! If your form is the embodiment of Existence, Consciousness and Bliss, indivisible, non-dual, actionless, peaceful and unattached, If You are devoid of any qualities and attributes, beyond the reach of mind and speech, abiding everywhere and by virtue of being all-pervasive, You know Yourself, If You are... Continue Reading →
Siva Gita – Chapter 13 – Instruction on Mukti – Slokas 1 – Slokas 38, Uttara Khanda, Padma Purana
Sūta Maharshi uvācha, "Becoming pleased after hearing the divine words of the Supreme Lord, Rama, the foremost among discerning people asked the Beloved of Parvati about the nature of mukti which is auspiciousness." Prabhu Shri Rama uvācha, "O Lord of the universe! Almighty, who is the very embodiment of compassion. Be pleased with me!... Continue Reading →
Siva Gita – Chapter 12 – Instruction on Meditation – Slokas 1 – Slokas 41, Uttara Khanda, Padma Purana
Prabhu Shri Rama uvācha, "O Lord! The God of the gods! The great ruler of the universe! Prostrations to You! Tell me, the rules of meditation, its place and time also." Shri Bhagawan uvācha, “O Rama! I will tell you about meditation, its time and place. The bodies of all the deities are but... Continue Reading →
Siva Gita – Chapter 11 – The Transmigration of the Soul and the Importance of Meditation – Slokas 1 – Slokas 45, Uttara Khanda, Padma Purana
Shri Bhagawan uvācha, “O tiger among kings! Listen to Me carefully. I will tell you about the migration of the jeeva from one body to another after death and its journey to the other world. From the essence of that which is eaten and drunk here, a fresh bond is forged between the gross... Continue Reading →
Siva Gita – Chapter 10 – Description of the true nature of the Soul – Slokas 1 – Slokas 62, Uttara Khanda, Padma Purana
Prabhu Shri Rama uvācha, "O Lord! Does the jeeva abide in the body of beings or is born in it? Why is it called jeeva? What is its true nature? Pray, tell me. Where does it go when the mortal coil is shed? Where does it stay after leaving the body? How does it go into... Continue Reading →
Siva Gita – Chapter 9 – The description of the body – Slokas 1 – Slokas 51, Uttara Khanda, Padma Purana
Shri Bhagawan uvācha, “O King! I will tell you the nature of the human body. Listen carefully. The universe is indeed born from Me. It is sustained by Me only. It merges in Me alone who is its foundation just as silver appears to be in a shell. But I am Brahman, blemishless, infinite,... Continue Reading →
Siva Gita – Chapter 8 – The Cosmic Form – Slokas 1 – Slokas 70, Uttara Khanda, Padma Purana
Prabhu Shri Rama uvācha, "O Lord! Please tell me how the origination, sustenance and dissolution of the gross and subtle bodies made up of the five elements (pancha bhutas) and also the essential nature of those bodies comes into being." Shri Bhagawan uvācha, “This body comprises of the five elements (pancha bhutas) and exhibits... Continue Reading →
Siva Gita – Chapter 7 – The Vision of the Cosmic Form – Slokas 1 – Slokas 45, Uttara Khanda, Padma Purana
Prabhu Shri Rama uvācha, "O all-pervasive Lord! You have not answered my question as to how You, the great Lord are this entire creation comprising of the universe and the animate and inanimate beings. O Lord! How can Your body of limited height and measure be the origin, sustenance and dissolution of all beings?... Continue Reading →
Siva Gita – Chapter 6 – The Glory of the Supreme Being – Slokas 1 – Slokas 57, Uttara Khanda, Padma Purana
Prabhu Shri Rama uvācha, "O Lord! Having heard that you declare that You are the creator of the universe, a great wonderment springs forth within me. You are the Lord with the moon on Your crest, with three eyes and radiant as pure crystal. You have a form of slight height with a masculine... Continue Reading →
Siva Gita – Chapter 5 – The Bestowal of Boon to Rama – Slokas 1 – Slokas 38, Uttara Khanda, Padma Purana
Sūta Maharshi uvācha, "Then, a magnificent chariot made of gold appeared sending manifold rays of the precious gems to the very end of every direction and part of the universe. The four large wheels of the chariot were besmeared with the slush of the Gautami River, was bedecked with the sparkling pearl garlands and... Continue Reading →
Siva Gita – Chapter 4 – The Appearance of Shiva – Slokas 1 – Slokas 52, Uttara Khanda, Padma Purana
Sūta Maharshi uvācha, "Having stated thus, the exemplary sage retired to his own hermitage while Rama went to the sacred Ramagiri on the banks of the Godavari. Rama consecrated the Shiva Linga observing all the prescribed rules and regulations of the vow and adorned all parts of the body with sacred ash and wore... Continue Reading →
Siva Gita – Chapter 3 – Instruction on Virajā Vow – Slokas 1 – Slokas 37, Uttara Khanda, Padma Purana
Agastya Maharshi uvācha, “One who is overcome by lust, greed, etc. does not respond well to any advice given in his or her best interest. The advice for his or her good does not agree with him or her just like medicine administered to a dying man. O most exemplary of men! There is... Continue Reading →
Siva Gita – Chapter 2 – The Teaching of Dispassion – Slokas 1 – Slokas 43, Uttara Khanda, Padma Purana
Rishyah uvācha, "Why did the great Agastya Maharshi come to meet Prabhu Shri Rama? How did he initiate Raghava into that blemishless Viraja vow? Kindly tell us what Prabhu Shri Rama received by observing that vow?" Sūta Maharshi uvācha, "When Sita, the virtuous daughter of Janaka Rajarshi was abducted by Ravana, Raghava was overcome... Continue Reading →
Siva Gita – Chapter I – Slokas 1 – Slokas 36, Uttara Khanda, Padma Purana
ॐ गणपतिशारदागुरुभ्यो नमः | ॐ नमो: शिवाय | Sūta Maharshi uvācha, "I will elucidate, by the grace of the benevolent and great Lord Shiva, that which removes the pain of cycle of births and bestows the supreme release. The mortal does not get liberation either by the performance of obligatory religious duties, nor... Continue Reading →
Karma Yoga – A critical analysis of Self-enquiry and Self-awareness
Karma Yoga is a term that is often used to describe one who is engaged in duty and action as the means to realize the Self. The questions that need to be asked are - Who is the doer? What is meant by duty? What is meant by action? What is meant by inaction? What... Continue Reading →
Tirthayatra Parva: The description of innumerable tirths around Kurukshetra
Pulastya Brahmarshi uvācha, "Hey King! Then one should visit Kurukshetra that has been praised by Rishis, whose mere darshan will liberate one from all sins. One who always says, 'I will go to Kurukshetra, I will reside in Kurukshetra' will be liberated from all sins. If the mud from Kurukshetra brought by the wind touches the body,... Continue Reading →
Tirthyatra Parva – Narada Devarshi visits Yudhishtira and explains the benefits of pilgrimage quoting the conversation between Bhishma and Pulastya Brahmarshi
Vaishampayana uvācha, "Janamejaya! Dharmaraja Yudhishtira became sad on hearing the words of anxiety expressed by Draupadi and his brothers towards the well-being of Dhananjaya. As he was pondering over this, Mahatma Narada Devarshi arrived in his midst. Mahatma Narada Devarshi was resplendent with the Supreme Radiance like the fire that rises in all its glory when ghee... Continue Reading →
The importance of Payoshni River, Vaidurya Parvat and Narmada River
Dharmaraja Yudhishtira and his brothers, Lomasha Maharshi and the servants left for the sacrosanct Payoshni River that had been worshipped by the ruler of Vidarbha. The divine ambrosia Somarasa of the yagnas was mixed in its waters. They arrived at the bank of the river and drank its water. They decided to stay here singing... Continue Reading →
The birth of Ashtavakra and his entry into the court of Raja Janaka
Lomasha Maharshi uvācha, "O Yudhishtira! We are here in the sacrosanct ashrama of Shvetaketu, son of Uddalaka who is said to be exceedingly proficient in mantra-shastra. See all the trees here are laden with fruits. Shvetaketu has had the darshan of Saraswati Devi in this ashrama in all her glory and said thus to the Divine Mother who... Continue Reading →
Bhagawan Bala Mukunda reveals Himself to Markandeya Maharshi
Bhagawan Bala Mukunda uvācha, "O Venerable One! Even the devathas do not know My form satisfactorily and in reality. I will tell you the manner in which I create this universe because of your love and affection. Brahmarshi! You are a devotee of the ancestors and you have sought refuge in Me and you have... Continue Reading →
Markandeya Maharshi’s darshan of Bhagawan Bala Mukunda at the time of Maha Pralaya
Vaishampayana uvācha, "Janamejaya! Dharmaraja Yudhishtira asked Chiranjeevi Markandeya Maharshi this question - Mahamune! You have seen the Mahāpralaya that occurs after thousands of yugas. I do not see any man who has lived as long as you have in this universe. O Maharshi! You are the best among all the knowers of Brahman! There is no one besides... Continue Reading →
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