Re: Trying to find my place within the Hindu religion
Originally Posted by
Bhava dasa
Very true. Most don't see the difference. However, those who understand Visnu-tattva more completely, do. Visnu is Krsna "working".
The relitives and friends of a famous actor know who he is behind the costum--they know how others see him as well. They also appreciate him in his different roles, but have a particular preferance to see him in his more personal feature, as their friend, son, or lover. Can you be a friend, parent, or lover to Visnu? No. Visnu relationship is dasya-rasa only.
Others who are in awe and reverence see him according to their relationship, but its not the only relationship, and not the one that brings him the most pleasure and satisfaction.
It is a preference of rasa.
Is there any pramANA for the concept of rasa? Can you trace this to the canonical upanishads or Bhagavad Gita?
It is a thorough misunderstanding that Vishnu relationship is dasya rasa only. What is the proof for this? One can love Vishnu, one can treat him as friend etc. Infact, I treat Vishnu only as friend and not as master - are you suggesting that my friendship would be turned down unless it is towards Krishna?
Srivaishnavism says that the soul is of the nature of pure consciousness, and is omniscient like Bhagavan. It lacks nothing and can enjoy anything it wants. There are no limitations in mukti, which means it can enjoy any rasa. The seSha-seShi bhava is only to show that the soul dervies its power from God and it does not mean any master-slave relationship.
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