Guest guest Posted October 9, 2002 Report Share Posted October 9, 2002 Jaya Guru Datta, Here is today's saying: “Q. The above summary is indeed interesting. But it contradicts what you have said before. You have said before that the Jeevanmukta who has achieved Atma Jnana will experience permanent bliss. By definition, Jeevanmukta is one who has achieved mukti while still having a body. According to the above discussion, because he has a body, he is bound to have some unhappiness. If it is true, he can not be a Jeevanmukta. Are you not contradicting yourself? A. We have not said that by becoming a Jeevanmukta, the person will not have natural urges like hunger, thirst etc., or that he is not hurt even if he is pierced by a weapon. A Jeevanmukta is not a stone. ‘If a Jeevanmukta also experiences hunger etc., what is the difference between him and an ordinary person?’ you may ask. A Jeevanmukta will be merely a witness to the pains and pleasures inflicted upon the Antahkarana. Even while doing so, he will be always be aware that there is no connection between him (who is pure and of the nature of sat-chit-ananda) and the unreal and inert Antah Karana - which succumbs to unhappiness. This is possible to him on account of the knowledge of the Upanishads, logical deductions and his own experience." Sri Swamiji Lessons in Vedanta - 32 part II Bhakti Mala, June - July, 1998 Sri Guru Datta, Swamiji Says __________ Watch a championship game with Elway or McGwire. Enter Now at http://champions.lycos.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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