3 Sub-Classifications

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Jaya Guru Datta,

 

Here is today's saying:

 

"There are three sub classifications in the above three [Paapa (sinful), Punya

(meritorious) and Mishra (mixed)] namely, superlative, average and ordinary.

 

For example, the forms of Brahma, Vishnu, Maheshwara, Hiranyagarbha etc., are as

a result of superlative Punya Karmas. The forms of Indra etc., are the result of

average Punya Karma. The forms of other lesser celestial beings (like Yaksha,

Kinnara etc.) are as a result of ordinary Punya Karma.

 

Poisonous plants, thorny plants, snake, scorpion, carnivorous animals etc., are

as a result of superlative Paapa Karmas. Trees like mango, banana, animals like

donkey, buffalo are examples of the results of average Paapa Karma. Forms such

as the banyan tree, Tulsi plant, animals such as cow, elephant etc., are

examples of the results of ordinary Paapa Karmas.

 

Let us understand about the mixed variety. The human form (birth) endowed with

the instruments and attitudes required for attaining liberation comes as the

result of superlative Mishra Karmas. The human form endowed with attitudes which

help the person to undertake rituals and sacrifices which help him in good

pursuits (other than spiritual pursuit) is the result of average Mishra Karma.

The human form endowed with the tendency of harming others is the result of

ordinary Mishra Karma."

 

Sri Swamiji

Lessons in Vedanta - 34 part II

Bhakti Mala, October 1998

 

Sri Guru Datta,

Swamiji Says

 

 

 

 

 

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