Guest guest Posted September 18, 2002 Report Share Posted September 18, 2002 Jaya Guru Datta, Here is today's saying: “Question: While presenting Avachchinna Vaada, it was mentioned that the Anatma Padartha is only one in the Karana (causal) state, but many in the (Karya) effect state. Now in this doctrine of Pratibimba Vaada, you say that the sun reflected in water. In all the examples, the sun reflects in the same object - i.e., water. Water is the same whether it is in the sea or in a cup. But such sameness can not be attributed to Antahkaranas. Each is different from the other. Therefore, the above example of reflection may not be apt. Answer: Agreed, water is one. But when you see the same water in one place, you call it as sea. In another place, you call it as pond. In another place, you call it as well. Does anything other than water make the sea? Does anything other than water make the pond? Does anything other than water make the well? No. Similarly, although Anatma Padartha is only one, it behaves differently. It is because of this that different Antahkaranas exist. The Atma is reflected in them and appears as different Jeevatmas." Sri Swamiji Lessons in Vedanta - 30 part III Bhakti Mala, April, 1998 Sri Guru Datta, Swamiji Says ___________ Play the Elvis® Scratch & Win for your chance to instantly win $10,000 Cash - a 2003 Harley Davidson® Sportster® - 1 of 25,000 CD's - and more! http://r.lycos.com/r/sagel_mail_scratch_tl/http://win.ipromotions.com/lycos_0208\ 01/index.asp?tc=7087 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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