Guest guest Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 With regard to Siva Visishtadvaita, (i.e., Saiva Siddhanta), Sri Bhagavan said: Garudoham bhavana `I am Garuda' - conception does not make a garuda of a man. All the same the poisonous effects of snake-bite are cured. Similarly with Sivoham bhavana (I-am-Siva) conception also. One is not transformed into Siva, but the ruinous effects of the ego are put an end to. Or the person retains his individuality but remains pure, i.e., fit for constituting a part of the body of Siva. Becoming so he can enjoy the Supreme Bliss. That is liberation - say the Saiva Siddhantis. This simply betrays the love of their individuality and is in no way the true experience of liberation. from Talk with Sri Ramana Maharshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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