Guest guest Posted November 29, 2000 Report Share Posted November 29, 2000 advaitin , raghavakaluri wrote: > advaitin , colette@b... wrote: > > Is this implying value to what some feel is obstacle - 'maya'? > > Is the relationship between 'maya' & Self valuable? > > I just ask for opinions here. > > > Ramakrishna saw maya as being of two kinds. He said that avidya-maya > (the maya of ignorence) deluded, but that vidya-maya(the maya of > wisdom) "begets devotion, kindness, wisdom and love, which leads to > God. Avidya must be propitiated, and that is the purpose of the rites > of Shakti worship.... > ...It must not be forgotten, however, that Ramakrishna himself nudged > his disciples toward Advaita. ... > > With Love, > Raghava Oh this is beautiful. I think I like this Ramakrishna. My teachers warn about going too far & the word laish avidya is used (spelling)? In any case it means keeping a carefully managed speck of ignorance in order to maintain a form so as to experience enlightenment here on earth in form. Peace, Colette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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