Guest guest Posted September 8, 2002 Report Share Posted September 8, 2002 Jaya Guru Datta, Here is today's saying: “Starting from the 25th lesson, up till now to the four steps that have to be climbed in order to become eligible to learn Atmavidya were discussed. The mutual relation between these four stages was also discussed. Let us recollect them for the sake of clarity. The first step is Nityaanitya Vastu Viveka - This can be achieved by any learned person with the help of scriptures. But it does not necessarily bring about Vairagya. Therefore in addition to Nityaanitya Vastu Viveka, the second step namely Ihaamutra Phala Bhoga Viraga has been devised. Although those who have done some Sadhana by Tapas will be able to climb these two steps with relative ease, they may not be able to eschew anger and violence. We come across instances where Maharshis have displayed outburst of anger in the Puranas. It is to help the seeker to get over such violent tendencies that the third step - Shamadamaadi Shatka Sampatti has been devised. Those who have climbed these three steps are almost eligible to acquire Atmavidya. However, it must be remembered that even those who have climbed these three steps will sometimes become so much immersed in Bhakti that they will distance themselves from the absolute truth. Therefore the fourth step namely Mumukshutva had t o be devised." Sri Swamiji Lessons in Vedanta - 28 part III Bhakti Mala, February, 1998 Sri Guru Datta, Swamiji Says _ Communicate with others using Lycos Mail for FREE! http://mail.lycos.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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