।। द्वितीयोऽध्यायः ।। ।। चतुर्थः पादः ।। तथा प्राणाः ।। 2.4.1 ।। As the Supreme Brahman is the Primordial Cause and the Creator, all the organs are also created by IT. गौण्यसम्भवात्।।2.4.2।। As the origin of all is the Supreme Brahman who is limitless and beyond the constraints of mind and thought, it is... Continue Reading →
Brahma Sutras – Adhyāsa or Superimposition, Chapter 2, Section 3 – Slokas 1 – Slokas 53
।। द्वितीयोऽध्यायः ।। ।। तृतीयः पादः ।। न वियदश्रुतेः ।। 2.3.1 ।। Ākāśa is eternal, has no origin and is not created as stated by the Sruti. अस्ति तु।।2.3.2।। But there is a Sruti text that says that Ākāśa is created. गोण्यसम्भवात्।।2.3.3।। But the above-mentioned Sruti text is to be taken in the... Continue Reading →
Brahma Sutras – Adhyāsa or Superimposition, Chapter 2, Section 2 – Slokas 1 – Slokas 45
।। द्वितीयोऽध्यायः ।। ।। द्वितीयः पादः ।। रचनानुपपत्तेश्च नानुमानम् ।। 2.2.1 ।। There are several inferences made that an inert entity is the foundation or Pradhāna of this world but that does not hold water because there is only the One. This universe is a reflection of the Absolute and is in reality, the Absolute.... Continue Reading →
Brahma Sutras – Adhyāsa or Superimposition, Chapter 2, Section 1 – Slokas 1 – Slokas 37
।। द्वितीयोऽध्यायः ।। ।। प्रथमः पादः ।। स्मृत्यनवकाशदोषप्रसङ्ग इति चेन्नान्यस्मृत्यनवकाशदोषप्रसङ्गात् ।। 2.1.1 ।। It has been ascertained that the Supreme Self is the Primordial Cause of this universe. This universe, a manifestation of IT as a reflection of ITSELF is in reality the Supreme Self, pure, eternal and unabated BLISS. Some Smritis navigate through this... Continue Reading →
Brahma Sutras – Adhyāsa or Superimposition, Chapter 1, Section 4 – Slokas 1 – Slokas 28
।। प्रथमोऽध्यायः ।। ।। चतुर्थः पादः ।। आनुमानिकमप्येकेषामिति चेन्न शरीररूपकविन्यस्तगृहीतेर्दर्शयति च ।। 1.4.1 ।। Some commentaries on the Hindu scriptures and Vedas have stated that the foundation is not the Supreme Brahman. However, what needs to be understood is that this is only limited to the reflection of Consciousness and not to the Unmanifest Supreme... Continue Reading →
Brahma Sutras – Adhyāsa or Superimposition, Chapter 1, Section 3 – Slokas 1 – Slokas 43
।। प्रथमोऽध्यायः ।। ।। तृतीयः पादः ।। द्युभ्वाद्यायतनं स्वशब्दात् ।। 1.3.1 ।। The heavenly worlds, the earthly worlds, the nether worlds and others deemed to be resting places exist only in the reflection of Consciousness. They are an illusion and in reality, are neither created nor destroyed. मुक्तोपसृप्यव्यपदेशात्।।1.3.2।। Therefore, what is meant by mukti? Who... Continue Reading →
Brahma Sutras – Adhyāsa or Superimposition, Chapter 1, Section 2 – Slokas 1 – Slokas 32
।। प्रथमोऽध्यायः ।। ।। द्वितीयः पादः ।। सर्वत्र प्रसिद्धोपदेशात् ।। 1.2.1 ।। The Supreme Brahman is extolled in the scriptures and commentaries. As IT is the Supreme Cause, the Vedas and scriptures have emanated from IT, are the essence of IT, praise IT, reveal the paths to know, perceive, realize and experience IT and have... Continue Reading →
Brahma Sutras – Adhyāsa or Superimposition, Chapter 1, Section 1 – Slokas 1 – Slokas 31
।।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 →