Jīvana-dharma-yoga

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 23, 2024

Appendix (Part 15)

A similar example can be seen even in business : (1) Adhiṣṭhāna = Capital and site of business (2) Kartā: the businessman’s and his knack (3) Karaṇa: the stock...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy Jul 30, 2024

Appendix (Part 16)

Was dharma established? When Arjuna said he would not fight, what did Svāmi say? He said, “I stand for upholding dharma. This war is for the sake of that. This...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy Aug 06, 2024

Appendix (Part 17)

itthaṃ rāmāyaṇe dṛśyā gītā-tātparya-mūrtayaḥ । īśa-prītyā loka-saṃsthā-kṣemārthaṃ datta-jīvitāḥ ॥11॥ The personification of the Gītā’s teachings are thu...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy Aug 13, 2024

Appendix (Part 18)

(Karmayoga) yajñārthāt karmaṇo ’nyatra loko’yaṃ । karma-bandhana iti jānīhi satyam ॥ karma-phalāsaṅgaṃ tyaktvaiva santṛptaḥ । karma kurvannapi kar...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi