tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31351038.post5451612616256128179..comments2024-03-26T13:06:41.178-04:00Comments on Jagat: A few words about sittingJagadananda Dashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05887720845815026518noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31351038.post-10610838324221371892012-03-30T06:13:36.180-04:002012-03-30T06:13:36.180-04:00Thanks Jagat Ji for your insight
I recently read ...Thanks Jagat Ji for your insight<br /><br />I recently read the yogasutras of patanjali ( by Edwin Bryant ) and i cant tell you how it has helped me in further pursuing the path of devotion.<br /><br />i wish i cud make everyone read this one book !! <br /><br />Jai Radhenishant vashishtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31351038.post-79432880687082405322012-03-05T12:35:05.263-05:002012-03-05T12:35:05.263-05:00Sant Tulasi das prayed to Lord Shiva and Parvati a...Sant Tulasi das prayed to Lord Shiva and Parvati at the beginning of Sri Rama Carita Manas for Their blessings saying:<br /><br />bhavAnI-zaGkarau vande <br />zraddhA- vizvAsa rUpiNau<br />yAbhyAM vinA na pazyanti siddhAH svAntastham Izvaram<br /><br />- SRCM 1.2<br /><br />I reverently bow down to Devi Parvati and Lord Shiva, .. zraddhA vizvAsa rUpiNau .. the Embodiments of faith and divine trust, without Whom even the perfected sadhakas (adepts) are not able to perceive God Who dwells right within themselves.dr.jayanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31351038.post-90298855100902592862012-02-29T07:10:32.614-05:002012-02-29T07:10:32.614-05:00Good question, Mat.
"Bhakti is highly depend...Good question, Mat.<br /><br />"Bhakti is highly dependent on symbol systems and mythology, as well as a complex theology...<br /><br />So tell me, do you think bhakti is possible without Krishna, Radha, etc.? <br /><br />Without the story of e.g., the rasa lila?<br /><br />Is rasa possible without vishaya, ashraya, uddipanas, etc.?<br /><br />Is bhakti possible without at least a rudimentary knowledge of sambandha, abhidheya, prayojana?<br /><br />In this context, what would Bhakti being independent mean?Jagadananda Dashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05887720845815026518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31351038.post-16533789760797989602012-02-28T04:35:49.697-05:002012-02-28T04:35:49.697-05:00You say "Bhakti is highly dependent on...&quo...You say "Bhakti is highly dependent on..." I'm not sure how to reconcile this statement with explanation in Madhurya Kadambini about bhekt being fully independent.Mathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13334577826982271774noreply@blogger.com