।।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 →
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