The 10 Disciples of Parmananda

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Jaya Guru Datta,

 

Here is today's saying:

 

“To facilitate easy understanding of the above concept, a popular parable is

often quoted. This is called as Dashama Nyaaya. This is a story of 10 stupid

students of a guru called Paramananda.

 

Once the ten disciples of Paramananda had to cross a river. After crossing, the

leader of the disciples wanted to make sure that all the ten had safely crossed

the river. Each time he counted the heads, the sum added up to only nine. This

was because, he was forgetting to include himself while counting. He was now

convinced that the tenth disciple had drowned in the river and he began to weep

with remorse.

 

Here, the counter forgetting himself is Ajnaana. (1)

 

To assume the that the tenth person is not to be seen is the play of the two

types of Avaranas (Abhaanaavarana and Asatvaavarana, see previous e-mail). (2)

 

To assume that the tenth one had drowned is Vikshepa. (3)"

 

Sri Swamiji

Lessons in Vedanta - 23 part II

 

Sri Guru Datta,

Swamiji Says

 

 

 

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