Is Bhakti conflicting with Advaita?

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YES!!!

 

For me just substitute the name of Krsna with the name of my Guru, Goddess and All in All, AMMA or Mata Amritanandamayi Devi!

 

JAI AMMA!

 

Surya

 

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dr. jaya

Wednesday, April 30, 2008 6:52 PM

Re: Is Bhakti conflicting with Advaita?

 

 

Also listen to what the foremost Vedantist and Advaita acaryaAdi Jagadguru Sri Shankara Bhagavatpada said-When one of his desciples questioned him:"mumukSunNA kiM tvaritaM vidheyam?""What should the seeker who is desirous to attain Salvation doimmediately?Acarya's reply:"satsangatir nirmamateza bhaktiH"Shakaracarya replied that the bonds of material attachment should bebroken, and the mind attached to God (bhaktiH) and the aspirants should seek the Association of Saints.In fact Acarya Shankara, the unrivalled propounder of AdvaitaVedanta, advised his own mother practise Devotion to Lord Krishna,and blessed her with the vision of the Lord.Not only that, listen to his next proclamation -kAmyopAsana yArthayanty anudinaM kincit phalaM svepsitam,kecit svargam athApavargam apare yogAdi yajnAdibhiH,asmAkaM yadunandanAMghri yugala dhyAnAvadhAnArthinAm,kiM lokena damena kiM nRpatinA svargApavargaizca kiM?- 'Prabodha Sudhakara' of Sri Adi Shankara"Those who waste their time for the attainment of celestialjoys or Liberation (mukti- apavarga) are fools!I do not want any of that!I only desire to remain engrossed in thesweet remembrance of the lotus feet of Lord Krishna.What is the need for heaven or Mukti toPrema Bhaktas of the Lord?"Thus Sri Shankara appears to consider all objects, including finalLiberation as insignificant in comparison to constant lovingmeditation of the lotus feet of Lord Krishna.The verses of meditation he used to describe the transcendentalbeauty and attraction of Lord Krishna are exquisite and reveal howgreat Rasik Bhakta (saintly devotee) he actually was.yamunA nikaTa taTa sthitavrindAvana kAnane mahAramyekalpa druma talabhUmaucaraNaM caraNopari sthApyatishTaMtaM ghana nIlaMsva tejasA bhAsayanta miha vizvaMpitAmbara paridhAnaMcandana karpUra lipta sarvAGgamLord Krishna has taken His seat with one leg crossedover the other, under the wish-yielding Kalpa tree,in a most beautiful flowery bower in Vrindavana,situated near the banks of the river Yamuna.His complexion as a dark rain-ladden cloud,illuminates the whole world with its Luster.He is dressed in yellow silk Garments and allparts of His transcendental body are anointedwith the paste of sandalwood and camphor.AkarNa pUrna netraMkuNDala yuga maNDita zravaNaMmanda smita mukha kamalaMsa kaustubho dAra maNi hAraMvalayAGgulIya kAdyA nujjvala yantaM svalankArAngala vilulita vana mAlaMsva tejasApAsta kali kAlaM.His large captivating eyes seem to reach almost toHis ears which areadorned with glittering earrings.A sweet, gentle, enchanting smile blooms fromHis lotus face. He is wearing jewelery made of preciousstones, pearls and the celestial jem, Kaustubha.The radiance of His transcendental Body enhancesthe splendour of the golden bracelets, ringsand the other ornaments present on Him.As the vanamala (garland made of fiveheavenly fragrant flowers) around His neck,is gently swaying to and fro,His very brilliance and beauty drives awaythe sinful effects of the dark age of Kali.gunjAravAli kalitaMgunjA puGjAnvite zirasibhuGjAnaM saha gopaiHkunjAn tar vartinaM hariM smarata.mandAra puSpa vAsitamandAnila sevita parAnandaMmandAkinI yuta padaM namatamahAnanda daM mahA puruSaMThe curly locks of His dark hair surrounded bythe vines and fragrant flowers of the Divine bower,are attracting the intoxicated, noisy, bumble bees.Fondly remember and contemplate upon Lord HariWho is frolicking in the bower along with His cowherdplaymates and eating His midday meal joyfully.Offering worship and prayers,meditate upon that Supreme Personality,Sri Krishna, the Bestower of the highest Bliss!He is fanned by the gentle breeze, scented withthe fragrance of heavenly 'mandAra' flowers,and His lotus feet are attended by thesacred celestial river, Ganges.surabhIkRta digvalayaMsurabhi zatair AvritaH paritaHsurabhIti kSapaNa mahAsura bhImaM yAdavaM namataHis Divine fragrance pervades all aroundas He is encircled byhundreds of blessed cowswho are attracted by His captivating beauty andsoul-stirring ethereal music pouring from His Flute.Let us offer our humble obeisance to Beloved Lord,Sri Krishna, theDescendent of Yadu dynasty,Who even drives away the fears of heavenly godsby terrifying and conquering the demoniac forceswith His Supreme Valor.-'Prabodha Sudhakara'- Adi Jagadguru Sri Shankaracarya Bhagavatpadadr. jayaJaya Sri Radhe! , "dr. jaya" <pyari_h wrote:>> Namaste.> > Even Madhusudana Saraswati, the celebrated author of the > " Advaita-Siddhi (which contains a masterly exposition of Advaita > philosophy), had to give up his high state of Self-realization - > Self-sovereignty (the state of Jivanmukti, living freedom from > worldly bondage) fascinated by the transcendent glow of that > unearthly beauty. > > He says:> > advaita vIdhI pathikair upAsyAH> svArAjya siMhAsana labdha dIkSAH> zaThena kenapi vayaM haThena> dAsIkRtA gopavadhU viTena> > (Sri Madhusudana Sarasvati)> > Respected and adored by the followers of the path of Advaita and> having obtained a passport to ascend the throne of Self-sovereignty,> I was made to surrender my all (though much against my will) at the> feet of that urchin who constantly follows the footsteps of the> cowherd-maids (of Brindaban).> > caurAgragaNyam puruSaM namAmi> > Jaya Sri Radhe!> > Divine_Lovers/>

 

 

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