The nature of the Creation
1) It is multifarious, has no-substance, is transitory, and not real (Aneka, Asara, Anitya, Asatyam – Jagat mithya,
2) Everything is Ishwara in different Name and Forms (NF) only.
3) Jagat is effect/karyam, and useful for transactions in NF. Holding on/relying on effect is
Samsara with all its problems.
4) Discover the cause/karana (Brahman) of the creation to be free.
5) Dependence on world, leads to Samsara life which becomes MBBS leading to HAFD. MBBS –
Meaningless, Burdensome, Boring, Struggle. HAFD – Helplessness, Anger, Fear, Depression .
1) Dependence on world, leads to Samsara life which becomes MBBS leading to HAFD.
MBBS – Meaningless, Burdensome, Boring, Struggle. HAFD – Helplessness, Anger, Fear, Depression .
because “events” in the world are constantly changing and not in our control. So “depending” on the world leads to dukkha/dukkha/sukkha.
Objects of world have features of OMACT – Objectifiable, Material (panch maha bhuta), Attributable, Changing, Temporary/Transitory (drsyatvam, bhautikatvam, sagunatvam, savikartvam, agamapayitvam)
God is essence of the world. ESNS – Eka (one), Sara (substratum), Nitya (timeless), Satyam (truth)
Karma Yoga path for life – Proper Actions + Proper Attitude. RIDE R- Reducing Adharmic
Activities, I – Increasing Dharmic Activities, D – Dedicating all actions to Ishwara. E –
Experiencing everything as Prasada
Benefits of Karma Yoga are the 4Ss – increasing Self Esteem, Serenity (Samatvam), Setup Harmony
(Pancha Maha Yagyas – Environmental care) and Spiritual Growth.
– With Sadhana chatushtaya Sampatti, one reduces FIR and increase CCC. FIR – Frequency
of emotional disturbance, Intensity of disturbance, Recovery Period. CCC – Calmness,
Cheerfulness and self Confidence
Sadhana Chatushtaya Sampatti or the fourfold means for salvation (four kinds of spiritual
practices), is a pre-requisite to the aspirant in the path of Jnana Yoga (Vedanta). The four means
are:
1) Viveka -discrimination between Sat (real) and Asat (unreal).
2) Vairagya -dispassion or indifference to sensual enjoyments herein and hereafter.
3) Shad Sampat (6 virtues):
a. Sama -peace of mind through eradication of desires, cravings and subtle Vasanas.
b. Dama -control of sense organs.
c. Uparati -satiety, renunciation of all activities not enjoined by scriptures (Sannyasa).
Mind engaged in Sravana, Manana and Nidhidyasana
d. Titiksha – endurance, forbearance, without complaints or giving up.
e. Sraddha -faith in scriptures and the Guru’s words.
f. Samadhana -concentration of mind, balance of mind, equanimity to opposites.
4) Mumukshutva -Intense longing for liberation.
To be free of bondage of samsara, it is necessary to have internal sannyasa (vairagya – dispassion)
and move towards PORT reduction, and CLASP rejection.
PORT – Possessions, Obligations, Responsibilities, Transactions.
CLASP – CL -ControLlership/ownership (aham-mama abhimana), A – Anxiety, SP – Special Prayers (sakama prarthana)
6 recognized pramanas are the means of gaining knowledge for humans:
1) Pratyaksha (Direct Perception),
2) Anumana (Inference after),
3) Upamana (Comparison),
4) Arthapatti (Postulation, presumption),
5) Anupalabdhi (knowledge of non-existence), and
6) Sabda (Verbal Testimony). University education etc. but also could be Shastra.
– Due to Ignorance, Delusion, Projection, Reaction the normal behavior of a samsari is that of Jivaatma (a person who believes himself to be a limited person), separate from others and Jagat.
Upon vedanta based enquiry: Body Mind (BM) is also experienced like other objects of jagat and is
OMACT. -i.e. achetana. It borrows sentiency from Consciousness – C which is chetana. It is the
divine principle behind all organs. Eye of eye etc. It is the subject / witness / sakshi of the objects. 5
principles of Consciousness, C
1) C is Not Part, Product, property of body
2) C is independent principle, which pervades and enlivens the body
3) C is not limited by Body Mind (BM)
4) C continues to exist beyond BM
5) C continues to exist in seed /potential state but not available for transactions without manifestation in a being. (even a single cell Microbe, exhibits sentiency)
Message of Vedanta is in 5 capsules
1) I am of the nature of the eternal and all-pervading C
2) I am the only source of permanent peace security and happiness
3) By my mere presence, I lend existence to the material BM complex; and through the material BM, I experience the world.
4) I am never affected by any event that happens either in the material world; or, in the
material BM complex.
5) By forgetting my real nature, I convert life into a burden (HAFD). Once I know this, then Life
is a blessing; because, it is an opportunity to claim my higher glory. Life is celebration ha vu ha vu ha vu.
Brahman manifests as Sat Chit Anantam in living beings, and as Sat in non-living beings. Thus
Brahman pervades all of creation.
Saguna Ishwara ritual devotion (God as separate) should be converted to Nirguna Brahma understanding!.
– Consciousness / Self is only understandable thru Vedanta based Sabda pramana as taught thru guru parampara. It teaches about claiming the Sat Chit Ananda – Atma as ones swarupa. Conversely,
applying the neti neti principle, and using conventional pramana methods one needs to discard
everything (anatma) that is experienceable. That is the Push/push method in Upanishads.
– With dedicated Sravanam, (study) , Mananam (to remove all doubts), and Nidhidyasanum ( to
internalize the knowledge) the enquiry leads to freedom, jivan muktaha.
– Karma Yoga + Jnana Yoga = Bhakti Yoga (appreciation of the god’s grace)
– Karma Yoga mindset transformation into Jnana Yoga mindset is necessary
FORMAT CONVERSION
Akarma yogi has a world view which can be presented in a triangular format of Jiva, Jagat and Isvara
A Jnana yogi has a world view which can be presented in a binary format of atma and anatma
A karma yogi becomes a Jnana yogi by conversion from triangular to binary format.
For a Jnana Yogi, Moksha is freedom by claiming that I am Nitya Muktaha (Brahman) -Soham,
Bramhasmi.
CONTEMPLATION
All the pains and pleasures belong to the material body and world, the anatma. I am the atma or
consciousness. I am nitya muktaha.
Brahma Satyam. Jagat Mithya. Aham Brahma Eva Naparaha.