Philosophy

Philosophy Jul 16, 2024

Appendix (Part 14)

There are two opposite energies hidden in music. One excites, inflames, and disturbs the mind. The other steadies it and calms it down. One helps in concentrati...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy Jul 09, 2024

Appendix (Part 13)

We said in (5) that time is when existence is comprehended. Comprehension is the characteristic of the ātmā. That itself is ‘cit’ or ‘cicchakti’. Existence i...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy Jul 02, 2024

Appendix (Part 12)

In our country, it is not difficult to find instances where extreme religiosity makes one forget worldly duties. It is quite common to find educated people who,...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy Jun 25, 2024

Appendix (Part 11)

Bhakti-Karma-Jñāna Our philosophical literature is replete with analyses about the superiority of either one of bhakti, karma or jñāna. This also features as o...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy Jun 18, 2024

Appendix (Part 10)

Adhyāropa-Apavāda[1] When we have to explain a completely unknown entity to someone, we first try to describe a thing he is familiar with, and at least partial...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy Jun 11, 2024

Appendix (Part 9)

The great Bhartṛhari says thus: maheśvare vā jagatām adhīśvare janārdane vā jagad-antarātmani । ṇa vastubheda-pratipattir-asti me tathā’pi bhaktis-taruṇe...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy Jun 04, 2024

Appendix (Part 8)

This is also called the bhramara-kīṭa-nyāya. A bee captures a worm with the intention to eat it, and keeps it in front of it, waiting for the vim of the worm to...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy May 28, 2024

Appendix (Part 7)

The result of human love is also the same. When a mother feeds her baby, dresses it up, and cuddles it, what does she expect in return? She only desires for her...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy May 21, 2024

Appendix (Part 6)

The study of five aspects Let us now examine the difference between the three matas. Each mata has its many subtle processes and detailed specifications. That...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy May 14, 2024

Appendix (Part 5)

The differences between the three matas are due to the various interpretations of the Śruti and not because of their acceptance or otherwise of Vedic testimony....

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy May 07, 2024

Appendix (Part 4)

A Subtle Concept The truth explained in this appendix is that of the paramārtha. We have explained earlier that truth is of three kinds:  (1) vyāvahārika...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy Apr 30, 2024

Appendix (Part 3)

One thing is established from this discussion of the history of philosophy; even though the testimony of the Vedas is necessary for all the three matas, since n...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi