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Geethartha Chinthane 12: Experiential Knowledge
Team Udayavani, Aug 21, 2024, 8:35 AM IST
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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
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