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...n this world, which appears as prapancham to their eyes, as paramatma, doubt is sure to arise. Swami: That is true my dear! However, if the reality is enquired, even this drasyam (that which is objectifiable perceptually or inferentially and not merely that which is seen visually) will appear as paramatma. Cloth cannot be formed without yarn, isn’t it? Yarn is essential for cloth. In fact, it is all yarn. In spite of this, yarn is not spoken of as cloth, nor is cloth spoken as yarn. This is exactly the relationship, between prakriti and paramatma. Paramatma is the yarn of which the cloth, prak...

...ve always described the Lord with great affection, love, and happiness, by the name Madhava. The word Madhava contains three syllables in it. These are Ma, Dha, and Va. Ma can be interpreted to mean maya or illusion. Ma can also be interpreted to mean prakriti or nature. Ma can also stand for Lakshmi or the Goddess of Wealth. Dhava means husband. One who is the husband or the owner of maya or prakriti or Lakshmi, He is Madhava. He is also the Paramatma. Such Paramatma is full of bliss. The jivatma or the jiva, which is subordinate to nature, cannot become one with bliss. Paramatma is independe...

...en several systems of philosophy. However, the fundamental principle underlying all the three schools of philosophy is one and the same, that is, Atma-tattvam (Atmic principle). The Advaita (non-dualistic) philosophy of Sri Shankaracharya advocates the oneness of Jiva (individual soul) and Brahman (cosmic soul). The Vishishtadvaita philosophy of Sri Ramanujacharya presupposes that Jiva and Brahman are different. Sri Madhwacharya explained that there are, in fact, three concepts, namely, Dehatma-bhavam (body consciousness), Jivatma-bhavam (individualized form of God) and Paramatma-bhavam (the u...

...Thus, Krishna conveyed many inner secrets. No one can understand in depth Krishna’s leelas. They have got some external implications and inner significance. But, today very few people know that inner reality. People are full of doubts. Mother Yashoda saw all the worlds in Krishna’s mouth, but she herself doubted. What was the main reason? It was the feeling that Krishna was her son. It is the physical attachment that causes doubts. One should attach oneself to the atma. When the atma merges in paramatma, everything becomes unified. This atmic relationship is spirituality. The body relationship...

...ot you. There is a Higher Power that moves everything. Know this and bend your will to it. “Bhishma, Drona and the rest have come like true soldiers and Kshatriyas to engage in battle. They do not weep like you. Consider that. They will never grieve or withdraw. Arjuna! This is the testing time for you, remember! Let Me tell you this also. There was never a time when I was not. Why? There was never a time when even you and all these kings and princes were not. Tat (That, the Divine) is the Paramatma (Creator, universal soul), Tvam (this, yourself) is the Jivatma (embodied being), and both were...

...e. Likewise, you are no better than a servant if you see only all that is outside. Most precious gems like Tarakam, Sankhyam and Amanaskam are present within you, but you are not aware of them. What is the reason? You have not established relationship with the owner. You can see all these precious things only when you develop relationship with the owner. Who is the owner? God is the owner. What should you do to develop friendship with God? This is thoroughly explained in Vedanta. However, in order to make the children understand this, I am coming down to your level to explain this. Consider th...

...is unmanifested and inseparable, like sweetness in sugar. Avinabhava Sambandham (inseparable connection) means just this relationship. By the mere Will of Bhagawan, this Maya envelopes and manifests in the form of Cosmos or Brahmanda. This is what is called Samashti Visvarupam, or Absolute-Full-World-Form. By the Divine Will, it is this Absolute that expresses itself as Jagat with names and forms, through the power of Avidya (ignorance). Bhakta: What is this, Swami? It was all so clear so far, but this word, Avidya, newly used has upset my thought! I didn’t understand anything. Please explain....

...ow, some selected jewels, maxims of conduct that are essential. Collect and treasure them well. Experience them well, put them into practice, and derive joy therefrom. Wear these jewels and beautify yourself. Bhakta: Exactly what I wanted! How lucky I am! Please tell me. Swami: Then listen carefully, I shall tell you. 1. Prema, Love, should be considered as the very life of man. 2. The Love that is manifested in all things equally and in various forms, believe that the same Prema is Paramatma (the Supreme Atma, God). 3. One must have a firm conviction that one Paramatma is in everyone, in the ...

...y! Swami: What! It is the Bhagavatam that is of most use to the Sadhakas. It alone contains the real secret of the Lord, His real Glory and His real Path! The Ramayana and the Mahabharata endeavour to some extent to uplift the common man, the ordinary man, by moral teaching and example. They show how man can deserve the Lord’s grace. But those who seek to know the nature of the Atma and of Paramatma should study, more than anything else, the Bhagavatam. Bhakta: Swami, what is the relation between Bhagavanta, Bhagavata and the Bhakta? Swami: It is the same as the relationship between the Mahara...

...to find the sugar. But the sugar could not be collected with the hand because it had dissolved. Still, its presence could be proved by tasting a drop of the sweet water. Where was the sugar? It cannot be said to be “here” or “there.” It was everywhere in the water. In the same way, the sugar that can be seen and touched is Atma. It is limited. The sugar that is dissolved, which is beyond touch and sight, beyond name and form, beyond spatial limitations, is Paramatma. The Atma present in your body also pervades the universe as Paramatma. Paramatma is called Consciousness. The Atma in the body i...