Bhakti Sandarbha 216 : Ahaṅgrahopāsanā and Sādhanā Bhakti Defined
After the short interlude about jñāna-mārga , Sri Jiva turns to the sāmmukhya of the Absolute with attributes. Ahaṅgrahopāsanā is not of great importance, but is mentioned in passing. Then Sri Jiva turns to Sādhanā Bhakti , which will be the theme developed in the subsequent anucchedas . This is where we begin the discussion of different kinds of bhakti, by defining the subject. This will then be expanded on in the next anucchedas . Babaji's comment has some essential elements that are basic knowledge for anyone reading Jiva Goswami and needing a bit of background in Indian logic ( ny ā ya ). Anuccheda 216 Sāmmukhya: (2) Ahaṅgrahopāsanā and (3) Sādhanā Bhakti 216.1 Non-dual awareness in the Gītā तदेवं ज्ञानमुक्तम्। इदमेव "स्वभावोऽध्यात्ममुच्यते" (गीता ८.३) इत्यनेन श्रीगीतासूक्तम्। स्वस्य शुद्धस्यात्मनो भावो भावना, आत्मन्यधिकृत्य वर्तमानत्वादध्यात्मशब्देनोच्यत इत्यर्थः। We have thus explained the nature of jñāna , or non-dual awareness. It is this very ma...