Geethartha Chinthane 12: Experiential Knowledge
Team Udayavani, Aug 21, 2024, 8:35 AM IST
It has been a long-standing tradition to include a preface (Upodghata) when composing a treatise. There are two approaches commonly followed in scriptural composition: one is like the rays of the sun, and the other is like the rays of the moon. While the sun’s rays are constant, the moon’s rays wax during the Shukla Paksha (the bright fortnight) and wane during the Krishna Paksha (the dark fortnight). Similarly, the Gita Bhashya (commentary) and Gita Tatparya (interpretation) follow these patterns.
The Bhashya provides a brief explanation (like a moonbeam), while the Tatparya expands upon the concepts (like a sunbeam). At times, brevity is essential, a method known as ‘Drishtaatita.’ After locating Sita, Hanuman initially answers Rama’s questions with a single word, ‘Drishta’ (I have seen). This approach involves stating the main point concisely first, then elaborating on it. This method is also present in the composition of scriptures.
All Acharyas agree that the knowledge derived from the Bhagavad Gita is the means to attain salvation. Although the Mahabharata contains the knowledge for the liberation from all sins (Sarvapapavimochan), this liberation must come from experiential knowledge, not merely from verbal knowledge.
~ Sri Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji of Paryaya Sri Puthige Sri Krishna Matha
Participate in the ‘Koti Gita Lekhana Yajna’
Gita Mandir, Udupi
Contact Number: 8055338811
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Karnataka Cabinet adopts resolution asking Centre to grant Rs 5,000 cr. for backward region
Fire at rubber smoke house in Belthangady; Loss exceeds Rs 2 lakh
Wife appeals to CM for investigation into husband’s murder; CM directs Raichur SP to submit report
SC seeks DK Shivakumar’s reply on plea against withdrawal of consent to CBI in DA case
Udayavani.com “Nammane Krishna”: Broadcast of 5th Prize-Winning Reel
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Karnataka Cabinet adopts resolution asking Centre to grant Rs 5,000 cr. for backward region
DGCA probes tail strike incident involving IndiGo plane; derosters flight crew
Fire at rubber smoke house in Belthangady; Loss exceeds Rs 2 lakh
Two Hindu girls ‘abducted’ in Pakistan’s Sindh province, community demands protection
Chess Olympiad: Indian men to take on China; Women up against Georgia
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.