Fraction of a Shankara verse
brahma satyath jaganmithya
Brahman is the Truth, the Universe is false.
[from the 1st line of v. 20 The Rows of Garlands of Brahman Knowledge]
"If one fully realizes its significance, the Truth shines as self-evident."
Master Nome
In
the ensuing series we explore, step by step, some of Master Nome’s
commentary on these few words. For now we let it sink in & mention
only briefly the background practices recommended by Sri Shankara &
Sri Ramana Maharshi: discerning the source & nature of Happiness,
& divine Love for all beings, along with the 4–fold: Sadhana Chatushtaya
I. Discrimination (viveka)
II. Non-Attachment (vairagya)
III. Desire for Liberation (mumukshutva)
IV. the 6 virtues (shatsampati):
1) Tranquility (shama)
2) Control (dama) of Senses (indriyas)
3) Withdrawal (uparati) from Sensory experience
4) Forbearance (titiksha)
5) Faith (shraddha
6) Focus (samadhana)
along with the 3–stage practice:
I) listening (sravana)
2) reflecting (manana)
3) deep contemplative meditation (niddhidhyasana)
& 4 Mahavakyas
Counting
the items: 3 + 6 + 3 + 4 = 16 will each be the focus of 16 Blogs & 1
preceding about Love & Happiness that will also feature Master
Nome’s commentary on Shankara’s 1/2 verse:
Brahman is the Truth, the Universe is false.
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