Re: I think I get it, or am I wrong?
hariḥ oṁ
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namasté SethDrebitko
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SethDrebitko
Sanātana Dharma
Sanātana Dharma from my understanding is the basic philosophy that all is but a reflection of the divine an innately divine itself.
Let me offer a few ideas on this sanātana dharma .
- sanātana is defined as eternal , perpetual , permanent , everlasting , primeval , ancient
- dharma is a key term rooted in dhṛ - to uphold, that which upholds. This dharma is also considered that which is established or firm , steadfast decree , statute , ordinance , law.
So together we have that which is eternal, ancient (sanātana) + which upholds, firm, right, maintain & preserve (dharma and dhṛ)
i.e. that which eternally upholds.
Now this sanātana dharma is considered ārṣa jñāna . What's this? it is ārṣa - relating or belonging to or derived from ṛṣi-s ( seers of truth, of Reality); And we know jñāna is knowledge. So sanātana dharma is anchored upon, founded in, and supported by the knowledge of the seers of Reality. Yet they claim no authorship. That is they have a view to Truth and record ( not create) what they cognize in Consciousness.
This is why sanātana dharma is so profound, so insightful. It comes from the seers that know, the exponents of Reality.
I will leave the notion of karma for another time. If you do a HDF search on karma, you will see a plehoria of conversations ( point and counter point). Perhaps then we can pursue additional conversations with our HDF members if you choose.
praṇām
यतस्त्वं शिवसमोऽसि
yatastvaṁ śivasamo'si
because you are identical with śiva
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