ONE (a Shiva Ratri Message)

[Guest guest]

, "Devi Bhakta"

<devi_bhakta> wrote:

> The whole Universe is in the Illumination, which shines self-

> sufficient, by itself, everywhere at all times.

>

> This Illumination is Her Transcendent Majesty Tripura [Lalitha

> Tripurasundari].

 

 

She is called Tripura Sundari because She is the beloved of

Tripura Sundara(according to kalika purana quoted in a book)i.e

ParamaShiva. There are a couple of other definitions too.

 

 

>

> She is called Brahma in the Vedas, Vishnu by the Vaishnavas, Shiva

by

> the Shaivas, and Shakti by the Shaktas.

>

> There is indeed nothing but She.

>

> ~ Tripura Rahasya, XIV.40-45

[Guest guest]

Yes there are always more definitions, depending on the source you

consult, and they very often conflict in their interpretations.

 

In the end, I think, to avoid being overwhelmed with confusion and

information overload, we must adhere to the definitions and

interpretations of the lineage we follow. Varying interpretations,

conflicting dhyanas, differing conclusions are a fascinating topic

of inquiry -- they make for great discussions and fascinating

intellectual study. But for purposes of sadhana, it seems wise to

choose your particular "track" -- i.e., adopt the texts and

interpretations preferred by the lineage -- and concentrate on that.

Trains that too often jump between tracks usually end up getting

derailed -- whence they go nowhere at all, at least not very fast.

 

This is just my impression, though.

 

DB

 

, "Satish Arigela"

<satisharigela> wrote:

 

.... There are a couple of other definitions too. ...

[Guest guest]

, "Devi Bhakta"

<devi_bhakta> wrote:

> Yes there are always more definitions, depending on the source you

> consult, and they very often conflict in their interpretations.

 

There are no conflicts when it comes meanings of the names of

Devata. All are correct. One needs to read and understand all

possible meanings of the name of their devata. That way more

qualities of the devata and more of the devata's lilas will be known.

 

> In the end, I think, to avoid being overwhelmed with confusion and

> information overload, we must adhere to the definitions and

> interpretations of the lineage we follow. Varying interpretations,

> conflicting dhyanas, differing conclusions are a fascinating topic

> of inquiry -- they make for great discussions and fascinating

> intellectual study. But for purposes of sadhana, it seems wise to

> choose your particular "track" -- i.e., adopt the texts and

> interpretations preferred by the lineage -- and concentrate on

that.

 

 

These conflicts in interpretations are only for things like "How

Shrichakra needs to be worshipped" and similar concepts. When it

comes of that( and also dhyana and mantra) one needs to follow their

lineage.

 

No teacher will ever say this is the only meaning of the name of

Devata. The student needs to learn all he can about the devata from

all sources and stick to his lineage when it comes to performing

rituals or any particular penance or observations.

 

Regards

Satish.

[Guest guest]

Namaste Satish:

 

You write: *** When it comes of dhyana and mantra one needs to follow

their lineage. ... The student needs to learn all he can about the

devata from all sources and stick to his lineage when it comes to

performing rituals or any particular penance or observations. ***

 

Yes, I believe that is the point I was trying to make.

 

*** There are no conflicts when it comes meanings of the names of

Devata. All are correct. One needs to read and understand all

possible meanings of the name of their devata. That way more

qualities of the devata and more of the devata's lilas will be known.

***

 

Yes, I certainly agree.

 

*** No teacher will ever say this is the only meaning of the name of

Devata. ***

 

Again, I agree -- and hope that my post did not convey the opposite

impression?

 

Warmest regards

 

DB