Guest guest Posted July 31, 2002 Report Share Posted July 31, 2002 Jaya Guru Datta, Here is today's saying: “We understood about 'Adhyaropa', in the previous lessons. Based on our understanding, we have also come to know that there are seven stages. These are called as Sapta Sopanas (Sapta - seven, sopana - step). They are: Ajnaana (ignorance) The two Avaranas (veils) namely Asattvaavarana (the cause of thinking that which exists does not exist, such as thinking God and Atma do not exist) and Abhaanaavarana (the thought 'I am not able to say if God exists or not') Vikshepa (protection) Paroksha Jnana (indirect knowledge) Aparoksha Jnana (direct knowledge) Duhka nivritti (respite from suffering) and Ananda prapti (attainment of happiness)" Sri Swamiji Lessons in Vedanta - 23 part I Sri Guru Datta, Swamiji Says ___ Supercharge your e-mail with a 25MB Inbox, POP3 Access, No Ads and NoTaglines --> LYCOS MAIL PLUS. http://www.mail.lycos.com/brandPage.shtml?pageId=plus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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