From anartha nivrtti to artha pravrtti
- 1. From anartha- nivrtti to artha- pravrtti
- 2. Anartha
- 3. Anartha No meaning No purpose No value
- 4. Anartha appears like artha Chasing illusions becomes so familiar that it appears to be reality, the only reality (Gita 16.11)
- 5. The Illusion Getting it doesnt give much pleasure; not getting it causes much torment Addicts: Indulge not to get high, but to feel normal
- 6. Aggravating anartha Each sense multiple sense objects, multiple mediums of exposure
- 7. Aggravating anartha Those who put themselves in a storms way are swept away (G 2.67)
- 8. Aggravating anartha Those who put themselves in a storms way are swept away (G 2.67)
- 10. Redirection begins with realization Srila Prabhupada, Human life is mean to be frustrated
- 11. Nivrtti
- 12. Frustration vs Renunciation Frustration: I want it, but cant get it. Renunciation: I dont want it
- 13. Mind default modes Ignorance Only contemplation, no action Passion First action, then contemplation Goodness Blend of contemplation & action
- 14. Nivrtti Desires wont retire till we tire of them (Gita 15.5) Eg stray dog made pet found infected with rabies
- 15. Ageless attachments Prasangam ajaram pasham (SB 3.25.20) Our desires exhaust us, but dont get exhausted
- 16. Our dilemma We cant get higher taste unless we give up lower taste We cant give up lower taste unless we get higher taste
- 17. Begin with intelligence Jiva Goswami: What priti does for siddhas, Buddhi has to do for sadhakas
- 18. Insight through intelligence Be convinced that The lower taste is lower The higher taste is higher
- 19. TIME to renounce T Temporary I Illusory M Miserable E Enjoyment
- 21. Scriptural protection Let intelligence guard the path between impulse and intent
- 22. Reject the rationalization Catch the mind before it catches us Eg. A little doesnt matter
- 23. Diversion from illusion When fantasy diverts from reality, let reality divert from fantasy
- 24. Goodness = Awareness Awareness of distraction Awareness of material reality Awareness of spiritual reality
- 25. Mental vs physical To decide to not think of something is to think of it Renunciation requires redirection
- 26. Artha
- 27. 27 BRS (Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu): Jnana not an element of bhakti DST (Durgama Sangamani Tika): This jnana refers to: 1.Atma-Jnana 2.Ishvara-Jnana 3.Aiktava-Jnana
- 28. 28 Why is Jnana Pratikula to Bhakti? Aspect of Jnana Adverse Effect Constitution Oneness denies eternality of bhakti Application Hardening of the heart Destination Merging: End of Bhakti
- 29. 29 How can Jnana be Anukula? Aspect of Jnana Beneficial Effect Constitution Emphasized subordination of soul Application Stabilization of bhakti practices Destination Enhanced appreciation of the Lords glories
- 30. Two-level existence Bhakti-anukula jnana: 1. A higher level exists 2. Bhakti-yoga is the elevator to that level
- 31. Two-level existence 3. Whatever is attractive at the material level is found in its fullest at the spiritual level
- 32. From spark to the whole (Bg 10.41) Dont deny your experience of reality; deepen your experience of reality
- 33. Experiences Whatever is anyones deepest experience is their experience of Krishna (Bg 10.36)
- 34. Rasaraja Krishna (MMS 9) sarasija-nayane sa-shankha-cakre mura-bhidi ma viramasva citta rantum sukha-taram aparam na jatu jane hari-carana-smaraamrtena tulyam
- 35. Changing the inner flow of consciousness Restriction Redirection Reconstruction
- 36. Pravrtti
- 37. Change of focus Change our conception of what we are missing (SB 7.9.43)
- 38. Rasa traditionally understood Rasa experience in drama Natya-shastra Bharata Muni
- 39. Rasa in bhakti Rasa experience of Krishna brought about through appropriate settings & stimuli
- 40. Natya Shastra Rasa stimulated by: Karana: Environment Karya: Action Sahakarin: Accompaniment
- 41. BRS Karana: Environment: Vibhava Karya: Action: Anubhava Sahakarin: Accompaniment: Vyabhichari Bhava
- 42. BRS Vibhava (action) makes the stayi bhava (dominant emotion) sensed
- 43. Karana = Vibhava Alambana players in krishna-lila Uddipana setting
- 44. How does Krishna attract me? That is my uddipana Use svabhava to connect with Krishna
- 45. Krishnas mercy Taste to relish bhakti is mercy & Opportunity to practice bhakti is mercy
- 46. Krishnas mercy When we cherish the mercy we have, we are given the mercy we need
- 47. Internalizing our devotional intention From instruction to conviction and inspiration (mayy arpita mano buddir Bg 8.7)
- 48. Question for contemplation When did I feel most undeniably that I am bound? When did I feel most forcefully the need to become detached? What am I most attracted to? How can I see that attractiveness to be coming from Krishna? What attracts me most to Krishna? How can I increase my connection with it?
Editor's Notes
- #28: No abhidheya in other religions. What will a Jew do if he were given 6 hrs for prayer? (Danavir Maharaj story) SP spiritual doctor: super-compassionate, but non-populist
- #29: No abhidheya in other religions. What will a Jew do if he were given 6 hrs for prayer? (Danavir Maharaj story) SP spiritual doctor: super-compassionate, but non-populist
- #30: No abhidheya in other religions. What will a Jew do if he were given 6 hrs for prayer? (Danavir Maharaj story) SP spiritual doctor: super-compassionate, but non-populist