Advaita v. Dvaita

[Porpoise]

Could anyone explain the basic difference?
Thanks.

[Lokavidu]

Hello Porpoise

The basic difference is in their view on metaphysics.
For Dvaita (literally dualism.. Dvi means dual or two) asserts there is inherently real difference between self (atma or jiva) and non-self (like body, tree, car, space, gods, animals etc)

For advaita (a-dvaita, non dual) asserts there is no inherently real different between self and non-self... If there is only apparently real difference between things and self

[Porpoise]

Thanks for that. Is there anything in the texts which refers specifically to this distinction, eg Vedas, Upanishads, 'Gita etc?
I've also heard it said that this is about the relationship between Atman and Brahman (same v. different), is this correct?

[Indialover]

Namaste Porpoise

I've also heard it said that this is about the relationship between Atman and Brahman (same v. different), is this correct?
Yes, that‘s what Lokavidu said.

Is there anything in the texts which refers specifically to this distinction, eg Vedas, Upanishads, 'Gita etc?
Find following an in-depth article on the subject
https://www.boloji.com/articles/15606/from-agni-to-om

Pranam

[Lokavidu]

Thanks for that. Is there anything in the texts which refers specifically to this distinction, eg Vedas, Upanishads, 'Gita etc?
I've also heard it said that this is about the relationship between Atman and Brahman (same v. different), is this correct?

As I know, in srutis (like vedas, upanishads are part of vedas) there are no spesific reference for this distinction... But you can find it easily in smrtis : like brahma sutra...and the other commentaries of srutis by many acharyas belong to advaita or dvaita.. They were debating each other view..

To learn advaita or dvaita correctly, someone is suggested to learn the commentaries by the acharyas because just reading the srutis directly is much more difficult..
Even better if someone can learn under the acharya

Yes the relationship between atman and brahman is analyzed by each other..they offer their own explanation and defending their views from other.....

[timetraveler]

Dvaita understands Parabrahman as being different from the self, whereas Advaita considers non-dual, i.e., that one is also Parabrahman and simply has to realize it.

The best scripture for this question may be Sri Guru Gita.

[timetraveler]

Hello Porpoise

The basic difference is in their view on metaphysics.
For Dvaita (literally dualism.. Dvi means dual or two) asserts there is inherently real difference between self (atma or jiva) and non-self (like body, tree, car, space, gods, animals etc)

For advaita (a-dvaita, non dual) asserts there is no inherently real different between self and non-self... If there is only apparently real difference between things and self

Yes or between God and oneself. In Sri Ramakrishna, the question often arose in discussions.

[timetraveler]

Porpoise,

You can find some of this by looking up various saint-philosophers.

As Lokavidu explains, there are acharyas who debated this..

Ramanuja was one of the big ones for Dvaita, he is mostly admired by Vaisnava (and was one.) Especially in Gaudiya Vaisnavism.

You should be able to find some things he's written.

Ramanuja.

Then, for Advaita you also have Sankaracarya, but he is a bit ancient.

At the end, he wrote for Bhakti (worship and devotion of God in a a personal sense, i.e., Dvaita), in his work "Bhaja Govindam."

You can find this and commentaries of it.

In this hymn ‘Bhaja Govindam’, Adi Shankaracharya elucidates clearly those dangers which are harmful and from which the person should clearly stay away. He also teaches the ways through which the person can break free from those dangers. He details the ways of this world, the nature of the human beings and those matters/ objects towards which people are normally attracted. The greatness/ significance of time (kala mahima) is taught. The duties that the person should mandatorily engage in during his lifetime are taught.
He teaches just as a mother would teach her child.

Without any distinction of caste, religion or gender, every individual is entitled to listen/ read this intense teaching.

http://www.dattavani.org/pravachana-...haja-govindam/

Sort of an intro, the rest is good.

Besides this, Swami Vivekananda comes to mind as well. Swami Vivekananda is one of the greatest thought by many. He wrote and explained all topics and especially this one.

He taught Advaita Vedanta, so it would be a good place to study.

Wikiquotes is good and almost all of his works are online.

https://en.m.wikiquote.org/wiki/Swami_Vivekananda

Here is a beautiful collection of his works:

https://en.m.wikisource.org/wiki/The...mi_Vivekananda

Just click on the Volume and then the topic (Bhakti, Vedanta, etc.)

Now, also remember that these terms occur as well, Bhakti and Jnana, and so forth. While Dvaita and Advaita could be said to be called philosophies, Bhakti and Jnana are the corresponding approaches of these. Bhakti is devotion, and Jnana knowledge.

Best wishes!
Let us know how it goes.
Peace.

"Studying the Bhagavatam is the most peaceful thing you can do." - Sri Ganapati Sachidananda Swami

"The Vedanta recognizes no sin, it only recognizes error." - Swami Vivekananda

[markandeya 108 dasa]

I see your still not very honest, You put to much importance on yourself H.G Wells, so take a deep breath and move on, your obviously not familiar with what Bhagavata is as a non dual being.

I am talking with Porpoise and addressing the above question.

There is a sannyas from Madhavacharya Sampradaya chosen by joytish born into their sampradaya walking and travelling around India saying the same thing correcting foreign translations and unifying the understanding between them and Adi Shankaras teachings, the teachings are one and undivided. To maintain the division one would also have to accept that advaita does not include Bhakti and the gradual path. Its like saying there is a difference between Shiva and Hanuman and Bhakti and Jnana.

[timetraveler]

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