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Greetings Advaitins:

 

This list has completed more than a year since its inception and we believe that

we should revise its Scope and the details on FAQ. The proposed revision is

shown below. We suggest that you review and send your suggestions and comments

to chandran. After getting your replies, we will incorporate all

your ideas and make appropriate changes. At this time, we are open to all your

ideas that can make this list more useful and valuable.

 

Thanks for your time and efforts.

 

Ram Chandran

Gummuluru Murthy

Comoderators

 

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Advaitin List - An Electronic Discussion Group on Advaita Philosophy

 

Advaitin List Objectives

Advaitin Mailing list is an electronic Spiritual Forum to exchange viewpoints

focusing on Shankara's Advaita Philosophy. Advaita is based on the ancient

Vedic Scriptures, the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, and the Brahmasutras.

According to Shankara, Brahman, the infinite consciousness, is the sole reality.

Shankara establishes the essential identity between Atman and Brahman. His Guru

Gaudapada unconsciously influenced Shankara with the tenets of Buddhist

philosophy but Shankara's philosophical works show that he was vehemently

against Buddhism. In the ultimate analysis, Advaita Vedanta holds that all that

exists is only Brahman. The plurality of living and nonliving beings of the

entire universe is indeed nothing but Brahman. The ignorance of this

astonishingly simple truth leads to the misery. The individual Atman is also

ultimately not different from Brahman, and realization of this important

doctrine is Salvation (Moksha.) A number of national and international

institutions have drawn inspiration from this philosophy which include Shankara

Maths, Ramanashramam, Vivekananda Foundation, Aurobindo Ashram, Sivananda

Ashram, Ramakrishna Mission, Satyasai Baba Center, Chinmaya Mission, Vedanta

Mission, Sachidananda Ashram, Arshavidya Gurukulam, Self Realization Fellowship,

Universal Spirituality, Krishnamurti Foundation, etc. The Internet contains an

ocean of literature addressing Vedanta Philosophy and the list welcomes

discussions and postings that can bring new insights. The list moderators want

to acknowledge the fact that any narrow definition of the scope can potentially

contradict Sankara's assertion, "Sarvam Brahmamayam." The discussion will focus

on Sankara, pre-Sankara and post-Sankara Advaita Philosophy. This list is

truly dedicated to Sankara and Vedavyasa and other sages and saints of East and

West who have contributed to nondual philosophy. Interpretations can expand

beyond Indian culture and philosophy and discussions will also include personal

experiences. Our goal is to facilitate meaningful discussions in a friendly and

pleasant atmosphere.

 

Guidelines related to members and postings

1. Though the primary emphasis focuses on Advaita Vedanta of Saint

Shankaracharya, members have full freedom to express broader aspects of

nondual philosophies, activities and news related to Institutions that support

Vedanta Philosophy.

2. The list will facilitate courteous exchange of viewpoints from members with

different background. Eastern and Western thoughts on nonduality will be

explored in greater detail. Members can exchange their views on Yogas (Karma,

Bhakti, Jnana and also Raja and Kundalini), book reviews, and quotations both

from East and West on Spirituality.

3. Members are prohibited to use this list to sell commercial products but they

are encouraged to use this forum to inform about books, tapes, lectures,

cultural programs and URL addresses on spiritual topics.

4. The new members are required to send a short paragraph of self introduction

within two weeks after they receive the welcome mail. This introduction will

help the moderator and other members to get acquaintance with the background,

interests and needs of the new member.

5. All postings should be in text format (ASCII) and mails with attachments

will be deleted by mailing list provider to prevent the spread of computer

virus.

6. The list prohibits discussants to engage in personal attacks and remarks

demeaning other religions, other religious leaders, individuals or groups.

Violators are subject to moderation and repeated violations will force the

moderator to ban the violator from posting to the list.

 

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Those who want to to this list by visiting the above address or send

an email to chandran. The archives are also stored at the Mirror

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