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Namaste:

 

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Warmest regards,

 

Ram Chandran

 

Brief Overview of FAQ

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Advaitin Mailing list is an electronic Spiritual Forum to exchange

viewpoints focusing on Shankara Bhagavtpaadaa'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.

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 and misapprehension of this

astonishingly simple truth leads to samsaara. The Atman of the

individual jeeva is not different from Brahman, and realization of

this Truth is Moksha.

 

A number of institutions have drawn inspiration from Advaita

philosophy which include Shankara Matha-s, Ramanaashram, Ramakrishna

Mission, Sivananda Ashram, etc. The Internet contains an ocean of

literature on Vedanta Philosophy and the list welcomes discussions

that can bring new insights. The list encourages a wide range of

discussion topics focusing on Shankara, pre-Shankara and post-

Shankara Advaita Philosophy. Discussions can go beyond Indian culture

and philosophy and the discussants are welcome to post their personal

experiences. The moderators will not hesitate to exercise their right

to curtail discussions when they consider the discussion is drifting

away from the primary focus. This list is truly dedicated to

Vedavyasa, Shankara, and the lineage of aachaaryaas extending to the

present day. Ramana Maharishi, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and other

sages and saints of East and West who have dedicated their life time

on nondual philosophy. Discussions of insights by sages and saints

are welcome. The list intents to facilitate meaningful discussions

in a friendly and pleasant atmosphere with several key goals: To

understand the nature of who we are. To motivate the beginners in

philosophy and help them to understand and appreciate the message of

Scriptures. To help members to develop an attitude to appreciate

that every human being is good in his/her own way.

Guidelines related to members and postings

1. Though the primary emphasis focuses on Advaita Vedanta of

Shankaracharya, members have full freedom to explore broader aspects

of nondual philosophies, activities and news related to Institutions

that support Vedanta

2. The list facilitates courteous exchange of viewpoints from members

with different background. Members can exchange their views on Yogas

(Karma, Bhakti, Jnana and also Raja and Kundalini), book reviews, and

quotations on Spirituality.

3. The list moderators request members not to use this list to sell

commercial products but are encouraged to use this forum to exchange

information on books, tapes, lectures, cultural programs and URL

addresses on advaita topics.

4. The list moderators request new members to send a short paragraph

of self introduction. Please understand such introduction can greatly

help the fellow list members to get acquaintance with the new

members.

5. At present members can post only messages in text format (ASCII)

and mails with attachments will be deleted by mailing list provider.

Please understand this arrangement will also guarantee protection

from computer virus infection!

6. The list expects discussants to engage in friendly discussions

focusing on the subject matter.

 

The moderators request members to avoid personal attacks and remarks

demeaning religions, religious leaders, individuals or groups.

Members who violate will be subject to moderation and repeated

violations will force the moderators to ban the violator from

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