Guest guest Posted December 3, 1997 Report Share Posted December 3, 1997 > Text COM:482524 (23 lines) > Harikesa Swami > 29-Nov-96 14:44 +0100 > Questions and Answers (Harikesa Swami) [1081] > Unalloyed devotees > --------------------------- > >Some time ago you explained in this conference that the gopis are > >sakti-tattva, as are all unalloyed devotees of the Lord. I also heard you > >say that the living entity cannot change his tattva. > > > >So I am wondering how is it possible for us to become unalloyed devotees > >if we cannot change our tattva. Or is it that some of the eternally > >liberated souls in the spiritual world are also jiva-tattva? > > All souls who are vibhinamsa, separated parts and parcels of the Lord, are > jiva souls. Those that specifically emmanate from Srimate Radharani and > are eternally nitya siddhas and who never fall or change their position > since they are infalliable, are sakti tattvas. The rest of us are jiva > tattva, but we become nitya siddhas when we reestablish our original > position with the Lord. So there is no change of tattva. > > However, this does not mean that such a change cannot take place by the > Lord's desire. I do not know from the sastra whether such a thing ever > happens, but I do know that if Krsna desired that one change his tattva > then it is certainly possible since He is all powerful. > > For further information, and perhaps a clarification of the subject, > please consult with HH Bhakti Caru Swami who might have a quotation at > hand about this. > (Text COM:482524) --------- I hope this answers your question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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