tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31351038.post804718877614641846..comments2024-03-26T13:06:41.178-04:00Comments on Jagat: A few words about meditationJagadananda Dashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05887720845815026518noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31351038.post-84341731965824396262017-07-29T06:00:05.953-04:002017-07-29T06:00:05.953-04:00Jai Sri Sri Sarada Ramakrsna!
Namaskar Jagadanand...Jai Sri Sri Sarada Ramakrsna!<br /><br />Namaskar Jagadananda Das,<br /><br />Thank you for this article. I think this is one of your best articles (albeit it is hard to pick any 'best' of yours). Harinam is all we have in this life. I know Gaudiyas (especially Iskcon-ites) look down on Sri Ramakrsna, but He did preach the same practice of Harinam and going past just the mere repetition. There needs to be taste and the relishing of that taste of the Holy Name.<br /><br />"Chant the Name of the Lord", and He will take care of the rest.<br /><br />May Thakurji and Mataji bless you and keep you in Their arms.<br /><br />Bhajana nām Ramakrsna,<br /><br />Anamakatvaankthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01885832541230900509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31351038.post-6019751123262667442012-03-21T05:48:51.816-04:002012-03-21T05:48:51.816-04:00Yes. Radhe Radhe.Yes. Radhe Radhe.Jagadananda Dashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05887720845815026518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31351038.post-13447155900636857612012-03-18T02:30:55.869-04:002012-03-18T02:30:55.869-04:00Hare Krishna Prabhu,
In the section where you cit...Hare Krishna Prabhu,<br /><br />In the section where you cite Harinama Chintamani, 12.16 & 12.18, you then cite commentary to 12.18. & 12.26. Is this commentary also Srila Bhaktivinode?<br /><br />Thanks you. Radhe Radhe!Satya devi dasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692460035072254794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31351038.post-59208447003824379872012-03-05T05:33:54.344-05:002012-03-05T05:33:54.344-05:00Hello Jagadananda,
Very interesting article. Just...Hello Jagadananda,<br /><br />Very interesting article. Just one note and correction, in Tantra Yoga by Prabhat Rainjan Sarkar, the meditation is much like you said, and in fact is called īśvara-praṇidhāna<br /><br />namaskar<br />bráulioBráulio Bhavahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09559026136809247819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31351038.post-18759837453055955372012-03-05T05:32:40.121-05:002012-03-05T05:32:40.121-05:00Hello Jagadananda,
Very interesting article. Just...Hello Jagadananda,<br /><br />Very interesting article. Just one note and correction, in Tantra Yoga by Prabhat Rainjan Sarkar, the meditation is much like you said, and in fact is called īśvara-praṇidhāna<br /><br />namaskar<br />bráulioBráulio Bhavahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09559026136809247819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31351038.post-56758583753479928762012-02-23T14:35:05.311-05:002012-02-23T14:35:05.311-05:00Part Four
In the Critical Distance, the practices ...Part Four<br />In the Critical Distance, the practices are composed of deep self-introspection, contemplation of external reality and a relentless search for rational, logical and scientific understanding with experiential proof. This is obtained by experimentation with such practices as hypnosis, astral projection, trance formation, breath work, sound, color, sexuality and growing familiarity with the non-physical nature of consciousness. In the Second Naivete, the practices include learning how to decode Religious Dogma to reveal the Universal Archetypes enfolded within symbols, mythology and Religion Dogma. The point of illumination here is that Radha-Krishna is not separate and "out there" but present equally everywhere and intimately involved "personally" as and with every aspect and moment of existence. The person in Critical Distance discovers that the jiva is not a separated energy but a fully integrated personality facet of Radha-Krishna. In this phase, the correct understanding of "simultaneous difference and non-difference" becomes, "universal differences with non-separation", non-difference and separation being as much an impossibility as non-existence. In this state of awareness, Radha-Krishna-Jiva are bound in absolute intimacy and engaged in co-creation and co-experience of unfolding existence via Lila Loka [pastimes and pastime venues].<br /><br />In the Mystical Dimension, the practices are composed of Mystical Journeys through the layers of gross and subtle material coverings toward the divine abode of Radha-Krishna [Transcendental Universal Archetype Domain], wherein one discovers an eternal non-physical identity, venue and association. From the Mystical Dimension, the Shaman may serve his or her community in all matters pertaining to First Naivete and Critical Distance matters. The Shaman is the "spiritual hero" who has undergone or is undergoing the Monomyth Odyssey and returns again and again to the people with the elixir of eternal life and temporal success.<br /><br />Perhaps one day "The Chaitanya Vaishnava Age Of Science And Consciousness Reformation" will painstakingly emerge upon the Critical Distance crest wave and guide the aforementioned Sampradaya evolutionary process in the direction of Second Naivete Mystical Experience?<br /><br />Saragrahi Tarka Karapurnam<br />R-KaVACA<br />Shri Apurvada Gramya ParidhiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31351038.post-38296801541394797332012-02-23T14:34:14.052-05:002012-02-23T14:34:14.052-05:00Part Three
The meditation practices of individuals...Part Three<br />The meditation practices of individuals in each of the three stages are different.<br /><br />In the First Naivete, the practices are composed of time and place activity regulated by authority, rules and hierarchy with punishments for non-compliance. In this stage, direct experience of non-physical states of consciousness are rarely obtained. The main focus here is to create and maintain an identity based on an external adherence to Religion Dogma and maintenance of the hierarchical authority rule system. Universal Archetypes are presented as symbols, which are then presented as mythology, many of which contain direct contradictions to rational observation and experience. For the person in the First Naivete, Radha-Krishna is "out there", the Jiva is a marginal and separated energy and, in its detached and fallen position, is overwhelmed by the material nature which operates much like a huge machine The Creator has wound up so He can be on vacation with Her. Mired in darkness, the First Naivete soul is desperate for salvation from an external source. The Guru appears, as a 100% pure and perfect messenger from Radha-Krishna, to save the conditioned soul. This proposed form of salvation depends upon full surrender to the Guru and his Dogma, but does not depend on acute and deep understanding of mythology, symbology and universal archetypes. Mantra is to be chanted a specific number of times per day in order to get the desired effect. Sexual energies and activity are to be suppressed or sublimated and never directly experienced as a means of divine union. The First Naivete person seems content to remain suspended in external Dogma due to the [erroneous] understanding that, at the time of death, the accumulated result will instantly transport one to another dimension, even though the life long practice has contained no specific information about how the process of transfer works, nor what input is demanded of the practitioner. This [delusional] magic makes the First Naivete a simple matter of following rules, after which the results miraculously appear. The historical record and my personal observations show that such external religious practices rarely if ever lead to realization of non-physical states of consciousness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31351038.post-76487037059719167422012-02-23T14:33:36.684-05:002012-02-23T14:33:36.684-05:00Part Two
It appears there is a Spiritual Monomyth ...Part Two<br />It appears there is a Spiritual Monomyth Odyssey [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monomyth] involved in movement from the First Naivete, through Critical Distance into the Second Naivete [Mystical Dimensions]. The First Naivete is much like a village in a valley surrounded by mountains. As ones consciousness evolves, one begins to observe and experience "escalating cognitive dissonance" [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_dissonance] wherein the village no longer suffices to fulfill ones developing spiritual needs. This causes an exodus from ones Village of Origin in search of understanding and experience free of the limitations of First Naivete consciousness. The exodus demands Critical Distance in the form of seeking out passages of egress through the mountains surrounding the Village. As one climbs higher and higher, one may look back upon the Village of Origin with perspectives unavailable to those remaining. At the "Critical Peak," the intrepid explorer is graced with a vision of another Village, beyond the mountain range, in which full spiritual realization can be obtained. Going up the mountain and down the other side brings one to the valley of Second Naivete.<br /><br />In addition, there is also the concept of Sampradaya Evolution in which the initial status of First Naivete is extended to include the Critical Distance and Second Naivete. In this evolution, the Shaman of ancient times is again discovered and invited to guide "The People", not only in their First Naivete existence but also the Critical Distance and Second Naivete. The Shaman is well aware of Universal Archetypes, Sampradaya Symbols and Mythology and the specific practices for each stage of spiritual evolution by way of his or her "direct experience" of non-physical states of consciousness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31351038.post-17382237642851859642012-02-23T04:12:28.024-05:002012-02-23T04:12:28.024-05:00Thank you..Thank you..Anantavijayanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31351038.post-70239044569831863282012-02-22T21:38:08.693-05:002012-02-22T21:38:08.693-05:00Yes! This is inspiring for it is correct ad-vice (...Yes! This is inspiring for it is correct ad-vice (or AD-verse to VICE).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31351038.post-85920968950938559462012-02-22T20:02:52.609-05:002012-02-22T20:02:52.609-05:00Dear Jagadananda Das Prabhu, Im very glad about yo...Dear Jagadananda Das Prabhu, Im very glad about your article. In fact, it came at a suitable time for me. I had just one opportunity of talking to you in Rishikesh last year, but I felt our meeting was of great importance on my spiritual path. Thanks for sharing such insight to us.pareshadasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673833451683008769noreply@blogger.com