Guest guest Posted September 7, 2002 Report Share Posted September 7, 2002 Jaya Guru Datta, Here is today's saying: “It has been mentioned above that for Mumukshutva to set in one has to rid one's self of all desires. Vedanta describes the types of desires (Eshanas) namely Daareshana, Putreshana and Dhaneshana. These are collectively called as Eshana Traya. Dareshana means desire for a spouse. It symbolizes the desire generated from all Indriyas. Putreshana means aspiring for progeny. It symbolizes attachment for friends and relatives. Dhaneshana means aspiring for wealth. It symbolizes aspiring for all sorts of wealth, power and fame. Mumukshutva is nothing but transcending the three Eshanas and intensely longing for release from worldly bondage. It must be remembered that only those who have such intense feeling are eligible to acquire Atma Vidya - Self-Knowledge. By achieving Shamadamaadi Shakta Sampatti (a treasure of six virtues), the longing for liberation intensifies and reaches the stage of fruition." Sri Swamiji Lessons in Vedanta - 28 part II 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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