Sant Jnaneshwar (संत ज्ञानेश्वर) in his epochal commentary on Bhagavad Gita, "Jnaneshwari" (completed in 1290 AD), articulates the most profound essence of Diwali. #Diwali2021
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The verse means:
(Written from the perspective of lord Shri Krishna)
"As I erase the gloom of ignorance and apathy, the light of knowledge burns bright within the conscience. Such an enlightened mind experiences immanent diwali"
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We at @BhandarkarI wish everyone here a very happy Diwali, and that the light of knowledge shall illume each mind bright and forever.
Happy Diwali everyone.
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Food and a Prosperous Life - 5 Lessons from Taittiriya Upanishad
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Taittiriya Upanishad places great significance on food as the outermost sheath of existence and it explains the process of understanding life through the role of food.
It says: अन्नं ब्रह्मेति व्यजानात्| (Taittiriya, III. 2)
Which means "food itself is Brahman".
The Taittiriya Upanishad mentions several ethics, values and "best practices" to help attain brahman through the portal of food.
Here is the question that made Sahil Ahirwar win Rs 1 crore in KBC 13,
The Sanskrit phrase Atithi Devo Bhava, meaning the Guest is God, is taken from which Upanishad?
The 4 options were: Katha Upanishad, Mundaka Upanishad, Chhandogya Upanishad and Taittiriya Upanishad #KBC13
Here we are with the latest episode of the Taittiriya Upanishad in our Upanishads Series.
In the Taittiriya Upanishad, it is mentioned that ‘सत्यं वद, धर्मं चर | always speak the truth and always follow ‘dharma’.
The advice proceeds saying, ‘Matru devo bhav’, ‘Pitru devo bhav’, ‘Acharya devo bhav’, ‘Atithi devo bhav’ which means consider mother, father, teacher and guests as God. #Upanishad
3 States of Sleep According to Prashnopanishad (Prashna Upanishad)
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Prashnopanishad is a dialogue between Rishi Pippalada & 6 sages, who are seeking answers to some existential questions about origins of the creation, role of Time & Matter, intricacies of Atman.
It also discusses state of sleep, state of dreaming, & the state of dreamless sleep.
It also indicates interactions between a Guru and their mentees. Upa (close)–Ni (below)–Sada (sit) – it means sitting in front a Guru to gain knowledge.
In essence, the word signifies knowledge.
2) In Upanishads, the focus lies on knowledge: the Jnana Marga (ज्ञान मार्ग).
Upanishads constitute a definitive stage in the evolution of Indian philosophy.