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Re: Confusions with respect to "Bhaja Govindam"

From: Mani Varadarajan (mani_at_alum.calberkeley.org)
Date: Thu Feb 06 2003 - 13:25:16 PST 

> but Adiyen is not disputing that point, I am confused
> when I go through the very next verse, 
> 
> "Brahma Padam Tvam Pravisha Vidhitva", 
> 
> which suggests that we should "merge" with the
> brahman.. or my understanding maybe wrong.

Hello Vimal,

I am the Moderator who made the comments.

There is nothing wrong in the idea of 'entering'
Brahman, as the word 'praviSa' suggests. Take for
example, Bhagavad Gita 18.55b:

  tato mAm tattvato jnAtvA viSate tad anantaram |

  [In the highest stage of bhakti-yoga], knowing
  Me in reality, [the yogi] then enters [Me].

My suggestion is to enjoy Bhaja Govindam. It was
written by Sri Adi Sankara who was a great saint
and philosopher (despite whatever disagreements
we may have with his metaphysical viewpoints) and
is addressed to Krishna. Why not appreciate it
for what it is?

Thanks,
Mani



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