shankaracharya was a vaishnav in disguise

[SANT]

as per jagadguru kripalu ji maharaj he was a rasika
look at what he says


kAmyopAsana yArthayanty anudinaM kincit phalaM svepsitam,
kecit svargam athApavargam apare yogAdi yajnAdibhiH,
asmAkaM yadunandanAMghri yugala dhyAnAvadhAnArthinAm,
kiM lokena damena kiM nRpatinA svargApavargaizca kiM?

Those who perform righteous actions with the selfish desire for the attainment of heaven may do so.Those who desire liberation via the path of jnana or yoga may pursue that goal,but i want nothing of these two paths.i wish to engross myself in the nectar of shri krishna's lotus feet.I do not desire wordly or heavenly pleasures,not do i desire liberation.I am a rasika who relishes the bliss of divine love.


prabodha sudakam
Prem ras siddhant by kripalu maharaj

[atanu]

as per jagadguru kripalu ji maharaj he was a rasika
look at what he says


kAmyopAsana yArthayanty anudinaM kincit phalaM svepsitam,
kecit svargam athApavargam apare yogAdi yajnAdibhiH,
asmAkaM yadunandanAMghri yugala dhyAnAvadhAnArthinAm,
kiM lokena damena kiM nRpatinA svargApavargaizca kiM?

Those who perform righteous actions with the selfish desire for the attainment of heaven may do so.Those who desire liberation via the path of jnana or yoga may pursue that goal,but i want nothing of these two paths.i wish to engross myself in the nectar of shri krishna's lotus feet.I do not desire wordly or heavenly pleasures,not do i desire liberation.I am a rasika who relishes the bliss of divine love.


prabodha sudakam
Prem ras siddhant by kripalu maharaj

Namaste bandhu,

But actually Shankara sung "Shivo hum".

Vishnu is Vibhu -- all pervading, omnipresent. Human minds limit themselves within categories. But true spiritualists who have the infinite Vibhu as the only goal are all vaisnavas. They are saivas also, since will all pervading Vibhu be of any use if it was not auspicious?

Om Namah Shivaya

[atanu]

as per jagadguru kripalu ji maharaj he was a rasika
look at what he says


kAmyopAsana yArthayanty anudinaM kincit phalaM svepsitam,
kecit svargam athApavargam apare yogAdi yajnAdibhiH,
asmAkaM yadunandanAMghri yugala dhyAnAvadhAnArthinAm,
kiM lokena damena kiM nRpatinA svargApavargaizca kiM?

Those who perform righteous actions with the selfish desire for the attainment of heaven may do so.Those who desire liberation via the path of jnana or yoga may pursue that goal,but i want nothing of these two paths.i wish to engross myself in the nectar of shri krishna's lotus feet.I do not desire wordly or heavenly pleasures,not do i desire liberation.I am a rasika who relishes the bliss of divine love.


prabodha sudakam
Prem ras siddhant by kripalu maharaj

Namaste sant,

With all respects to Kripalu ji, I ask, whether he has taught what "I am" is? Some may feel that knowing "I am" is not essential But Shri Krishna has taught so:

13.12 Adhyaatma jnaana nityatwam tattwa jnaanaartha darshanam;
Etajjnaanamiti proktam ajnaanam yadato’nyathaa.

13.13 Jneyam yattat pravakshyaami yajjnaatwaa’mritamashnute;
Anaadimatparam brahma na sattannaasaduchyate.

Om

[satay]

namaskar,

Namaste bandhu,

But actually Shankara sung "Shivo hum".

Om Namah Shivaya

and also Baj Govind. Actually, if you listen to the lectures of some of the advaitin Indian scholars on Hindu studies at the Oxford site, they are not shy to say that Sankaracarya gave as much importance to bhakti as he did to Gyana. He seemed to have said that Bhakti is an essential part for liberation as it prepares the mind.

So saying that he sang 'shivo hum' I am not sure what you are implying. Are you implying that he advocated shiva as supreme? That might be a post sankara view.

[satay]

Namaskar,

Namaste sant,

With all respects to Kripalu ji, I ask, whether he has taught what "I am" is? Some may feel that knowing "I am" is not essential But Shri Krishna has taught so:
Om

What does this have to do with the topic of the thread in this vaisnava forum? Kripalu is a vaisnava. Are you expecting him to teach advaita vedanta?

[atanu]

namaskar,

and also Baj Govind. Actually, if you listen to the lectures of some of the advaitin Indian scholars on Hindu studies at the Oxford site, they are not shy to say that Sankaracarya gave as much importance to bhakti as he did to Gyana. He seemed to have said that Bhakti is an essential part for liberation as it prepares the mind.

So saying that he sang 'shivo hum' I am not sure what you are implying. Are you implying that he advocated shiva as supreme? That might be a post sankara view.

I placed my view that Vishnu is not Vishnu if not Shiva, and Shiva will not be Shiva if not Vishnu.

Vishnu is Vibhu -- all pervading, omnipresent. Human minds limit themselves within categories. But true spiritualists who have the infinite Vibhu as the only goal are all vaisnavas. They are saivas also, since will all pervading Vibhu be of any use if it was not auspicious?

Om

[atanu]

Namaskar,

What does this have to do with the topic of the thread in this vaisnava forum? Kripalu is a vaisnava. Are you expecting him to teach advaita vedanta?

Namaste satay,

I personally feel that Adhyaatma jnaana is not preserve of Advaitins. But if you feel it improper the post may please be deleted.

Om

[satay]

namaskar,

Namaste satay,

I personally feel that Adhyaatma jnaana is not preserve of Advaitins. But if you feel it improper the post may please be deleted.

Om

I will leave the post in. I just felt that it is odd for one to expect a vaisnava teach 'self' gyan. Since bhakti (of vishnu) is the only means for liberation for this worldview.

[amith vikram]

can someone please tell me the idea of liberation according to vaishnavas/dvaitas?

[SANT]

yamunA nikaTa taTa sthita
vrindAvana kAnane mahAramye

kalpa druma talabhUmau
caraNaM caraNopari sthApya

tishTaMtaM ghana nIlaM
sva tejasA bhAsayanta miha vizvaM

pItAmbara paridhAnaM
candana karpUra lipta sarvAGgam

Visualize Lord Krishna standing with
one leg crossed over the other,
under the wish-yielding Kalpa. tree,
in a most beautiful flowery bower in Vrindavana,
situated near the banks of the river Yamuna.

His complexion as a dark rain-ladden cloud,
illuminates the whole world with its Luster.
He is dressed in yellow silk garments and
all parts of His transcendental body are anointed
with the paste of sandalwood and camphor.

Akarna pUrna netraM
kuNDala yuga maNDita zravaNaM

manda smita mukha kamalaM
sa kaustubhO dAra maNi hAraM

valayAGgulIya kAdyA nujjvala yantaM svalankArAn
gala vilulita vana mAlaM sva tejasApAsta kali kAlaM

His large captivating eyes seem to reach almost to
His ears which are adorned with glittering earrings.

A sweet, gentle, enchanting smile blooms
from His lotus face. He is wearing jewelery
made of precious stones, pearls and
the celestial jem, Kaustubha.

The radiance of His transcendental body
enhances the splendour of the golden bracelets, rings
and the other ornaments present on Him.

Around His neck, the vanamala garland
made of five heavenly fragrant flowers,
is gently swaying to and fro.
His very brilliance and beauty drives away
the sinful effects of the dark age of Kali.

gunjAravAli kalitaM
gunjA puGjAnvite zirasi

bhuGjAnaM saha gopaiH
kunjAn tar vartinaM hariM smarata

mandAra puSpa vAsita
mandAnila sevita parAnandaM

mandAkinI yuta padaM namata
mahAnanda daM mahA puruSaM

The curly locks of His dark hair surrounded by
the vines and fragrant flowers of the divine bower,
are attracting the intoxicated, noisy, bumble bees.

Fondly remember and contemplate upon Lord Hari
Who is frolicking in the bower along with His
cowherd playmates and eating His midday meal joyfully.

Offering worship and prayers, meditate upon
that Supreme Personality, Sri Krishna,
the Bestower of the highest Bliss!

He is fanned by the gentle breeze, scented with
the fragrance of heavenly 'mandAra' flowers,
and His lotus feet are attended by
the sacred celestial river, Ganges.

surabhIkRta digvalayaM
surabhi zatair AvritaH paritaH

surabhIti kSapaNa mahA
sura bhImaM yAdavaM namata

His Divine fragrance pervades all around
as He is encircled by hundreds of blessed cows
who are attracted by His captivating beauty and
soul-stirring ethereal music pouring from His flute.

Let us offer our humble obeisance to beloved Lord,
Sri Krishna, the Descendent of Yadu dynasty,
Who even drives away the fears of heavenly gods
by terrifying and conquering the demoniac forces
with His supreme valor.