indian philosophy
Karma by itself cannot lead to salvation; but in the process of doing one’s karma one attains chitta suddhi and gains jnana by which he is likely to attain salvation.
Pravritti and Nivritti
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Etymology of Agni
The word Agni is derived from the root "ag" meaning "to be," indicating existence in force and excellence.
The addition of "ni" emphasizes the qualities of strength, brightness, and supremacy associated with Agni.
The root "ag" is found in various languages, including Greek (ἀϒαθóς, agathos) and Latin (ago), highlighting the
The Vedas have ordained two paths, Pravritti and Nivritti, to guide the active life of people, both as an individual pursuing spiritual goal and as a member in a social set up. Both paths are meant to lead to salvation. Pravritti dharma entails one to follow the worldly path and seek salvation, while Nivritti dharma is rooted in renunciation of the... See more
Pravritti and Nivritti
Samkhya called it Purusha-Prakriti, Tantra defined the dual Ishwara-Shakti, and Vedanta called it Atman-Maya.
Reconciling Samkhya, Vedanta and Tantra
The three dualistic schools
From the vijnanam to the annam is the aparardha or lower part of existence where Vidya is dominated by Avidya; from the ananda to the sat is the parardha or higher half in which Avidya is dominated by Vidya and there is no ignorance, pain or limitation.
The Incarnate Word
the duality between Purusha-Prakriti hides an underlying unity which manifests at the physical, vital, mental and higher levels
Reconciling Samkhya, Vedanta and Tantra
The most important surrender is the surrender of your character, your way of being, so that it may change. If you do not surrender your very own nature, never will this nature change.
Surrender
Trying to understand if surrender and sacrifice mean the same
There are four very great events in history, the siege of Troy, the life and crucifixion of Christ, the exile of Krishna in Brindavun and the colloquy with Arjuna on the field of Kurukshetra. The siege of Troy created Hellas, the exile in Brindavun created devotional religion, (for before there was only meditation and worship,) Christ from his... See more