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    One of the philosophical frameworks in Hinduism is the concept of the existence of an ultimate reality known as Brahman. Brahman is often described as the source and essence of everything in the universe. The Upanishads and Vedantic philosophies explore this idea through teachings such as “Tat Tvam Asi” (That thou art) and “Aham Brahmasmi” (I am Brahman). These teachings emphasize the oneness of the individual self (Atman) and Brahman.

    Additionally, Hindu scriptures, such as the Bhagavad Gita and the Puranas, recount narratives and stories that illustrate the existence and qualities of various deities. Devotees may find solace, inspiration, and a sense of connection to the divine through these narratives, rituals, and devotional practices.

    Moreover, personal experiences and spiritual practices play a significant role in Hindu belief. Many Hindus believe in the power of meditation, yoga, and other spiritual disciplines to deepen their connection with the divine. Through their practices, individuals may have profound experiences, visions, or a sense of union with the divine, which reinforces their belief in God.

    It is important to note that the existence of God in Hinduism is deeply intertwined with faith, personal interpretation of scriptures, cultural traditions, and individual spiritual journeys. The proof of God’s existence in Hinduism is subjective and can vary from person to person, depending on their beliefs, experiences, and philosophical inclinations.

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  • Sanath Sanathanathtamah Sanatana Dharma Vishnu Sahasranama

    Sanath Sanathanathtamah Sanatana Dharma Vishnu Sahasranama

    What is Sanath, What is Sanathath and Sanatan Dharma?

    Sounds a little strange and confusing? Let us see what Hinduism/ Sanaatana Dharma says about this.

    Sree Vishnu Sahasranama makes a reference to these terms though there are references to these terms in Vishnu Purana and Srimad Bhagavatham.It is referred to in Thirumurukaatruppadai ( By Nakkeearar) belonging to Tamil Sangam literature.

    Vishnu Sahasranama is from Mahabharata by Veda Vyasa. In Mahabharata Bhishma Under instructions from Bhagwan Sri Krishna instructs what Dharma is Yudhisthira . This is in Anusasan parva. Mahabharata is dated 16th October 5561 BC.

    Santath means ‘ one who is the personification of Time which is Eternal.’ Bhagwan Vishnu is described thus. It is an Attribute which is Absolute in Nature.It is beyond Space and Time.

    Shankaracharya says thus

    ‘ Sanaathithibnibhadhaha, Srartha vachanaha, kaalascha parasyai vedhi vikalpana kaapi – Sri Shankara Bhashya on Sri Vishnu Sahasranama.

    Sananaththanadhamaya namaha means

    ‘ As Vishnu is the Primary cause who has no cause to be caused and as He is elder to all Brahma and other Devathas, He is the Oldest.

    So the term Sanatana means an Absolute Attribute which personifies Time Eternal.As such the term means older than the oldest.

    In Tamil Siva is described as described a

    முன்னைப் பரம்பொருட்கு முன்னைப் பரம் பொருளே ‘

    The Earliest Reality preceding Reality.

    Sanatana Dharma means that Righteous Conduct ,a way of life that is ancient amongst the ancient,Leads one to Liberation from the shackles of births and deaths.

    ‘sanātsanātanatamaḥ kapilaḥ kapiravyayaḥ ।
    svastidaḥ svastikṛtsvastiḥ svastibhuk svastidakṣiṇaḥ ॥ 96 ॥
    — Sree Vishnu Sahasra Nama Stotram


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    Sanatana Dharma is a Sanskrit term that translates to “eternal dharma” or “eternal order”. It is an alternative name for Hinduism. The term can also be translated as “eternal religion”, “eternal law”, “unshakeable, venerable order”, or “ancient and continuing guideline”.
    In Hinduism, Sanatana Dharma refers to the absolute set of duties or religiously ordained practices that all Hindus must follow, regardless of class, caste, or sect.
    Sanatana Dharma is commonly equated with Hinduism, but there is no reason to believe that only Hinduism should be equated with Sanatana Dharma. The RSS suggests that Sanatana Dharma has existed since the beginning of civilization and is more comprehensive than Hindu Dharma. AI search result.

    Sanatana is a Sanskrit word that means “eternal”, “unchanging” or “everlasting”. It is often used to describe the core principles and values of Hinduism, which are also known as Sanatana Dharma. Sanatana Dharma is the original name of Hinduism, meaning “the eternal way of life” or “the eternal law”. It is based on the teachings of the Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas and other Hindu scriptures, which reveal the nature of the Supreme Reality (Brahman), the individual self (Atman), the cosmic order (Rta) and the path of liberation (Moksha). Sanatana Dharma is not a rigid or dogmatic religion, but a flexible and dynamic way of living in harmony with the universal truth. It encompasses various traditions, sects, philosophies, practices and customs that have evolved over thousands of years. Some of the synonyms for Sanatana Dharma are Satya Dharma (the dharma of eternal truth), Atma Dharma (the dharma of self-realisation), Yoga Dharma (the dharma of union with the divine), Veda Dharma (the dharma of transcendent knowledge), Vishva Dharma (the universal dharma) and Manava Dharma (the dharma for all human beings). Sanatana Dharma is also sometimes contrasted with other forms of Hinduism that are more influenced by social, political or cultural factors, such as Arya Samaj, Brahmo Samaj or Hindu nationalism. These are sometimes called Nava Dharma (new dharma) or Apara Dharma (lower dharma). Sanatana Dharma is not limited to India or Hinduism, but is relevant to all seekers of truth and spirituality, regardless of their background, culture or religion. It is a universal and timeless wisdom that can guide us to our highest potential and ultimate goal. For more information about Sanatana Dharma, you can visit these websites: [Wikipedia](^1^), [News18](^2^), [Yogapedia](^3^) and [Sanatani](^4^).

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    (1) Sanātana Dharma – Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San%C4%81tana_Dharma.
    (2) The Many Dimensions of Hinduism and Sanatana Dharma – News18. https://www.news18.com/opinion/opinion-the-many-dimensions-of-hinduism-and-sanatana-dharma-8588774.html.
    (3) What is Sanatana Dharma? – Definition from Yogapedia. https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/6240/sanatana-dharma.
    (4) Sanātanī – Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San%C4%81tan%C4%AB.

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  • Hinduism On Normal Supra and Para Normal

    I saw a thread in Facebook community on Ghosts, haunted houses and the topic veered around to paranormal and landed in Hinduism/Indian Philosophy.

    What does Hinduism, Sanatana Dharma say on this?

    Other religions talk of walking on water, Red Sea Parting, curing the diseased, making the dead come alive as Miracles and they are described as manifestations of God.

    Sanatana Dharma, The Epics, Ramayana, Mahabharata and the Puranas have innumerable instances which are beyond these described above.

    Virata Rupa Vishnu.gif Virata Rupa Vishnu.

    We have instances of a Rishi being born out of a vessel,(Agastya), Weapon made of the back bone of a Rishi, Dadisi’s backbone was used to create the Vajrayudha of Indra,Hanuman crossing the ocean by flying over it, three flying cities, Viswaroopa of Krishna in the Mahabharata.

    In none of these instances the term miracle is used nor were the instances considered as something unbelievable.

    The terms used were , Aascharya,(wonder) Arbhudha(wonder to behold)and utmost the term Avaktavyam(Indescribable.)

    When Indrajit was revived by the Sanjeevi Parvatha brought by Anjaneya, the term miracle is used in the sense that an impossible feat has been done.

    Another term used in these contexts is Asaadhya, that which is normally not possible, the operative word here being ‘normal’

    Reason is , for Hinduism everything is natural and normal and nothing is Para or Supra Normal and there is no miracle.

    Nothing is a Miracle for people whose Time scale extends to thousands of years ,(Read My post on Time),where there are Chiranjeevis or Immortals or where even God once born is meant to die!

    The outlook is determined by Indian Philosophy.

    Hinduism regards the whole Universe as an expression of Reality as being perceived by us.

    Perceptions may differ but the perceived remains the same.

    The Reality Brahman is a Principle, without Attributes and at the same time with Attributes depending on one’s mental make up.(Please read my Post on Hinduism on God with Forms Yes and No).

    The Reality is seen from the perspective of the Perceiver.

    Due to  ignorance we do not perceive things as they are but as what they seem to us.

    This can be seen in daily Life when things which were a cause of wonderment to us when we were children do not seem to be so when we have grown up.

    Once we know or perceive things differently the sense of wonder disappears.

    Everything is normal.

    The Jains have developed a beautiful Logical System called Sapthabanghi Naya, the Seven ways of predication or the seven ways a thing can be described.

    Please read my Post on Sapthabhangi naya.

    A thing,

    Is,exists(Asti)

    Is not, does not exist, for one who is not aware of it or not in its presence,(Nasti)

    Is indescribale, Avaktavya ( Indescribable),

    Is and Is not (Asti and Nasthi)

    A thing Is from the perspective of Onw who is aware of it and Is not from that of one who is not aware.

    Asthi and Avaktavya, A thing Is and it Is indescribable from the perspective one who does not know about It(Is and Indescribable)

    Nasthi and Avatavya-A Thing Is not and indescribable, based on similar logic.(Is Not and Indescribable)

    Asthi, Nasthi, Avattavya( Is, Is not and Indescribable)

    A thing Is , Is Not and indescribable at the same time-based on the same Logic.

    So in Hinduism Nothing is a Miracle, Para Normal or Supra Normal.

    We have Rishis and Siddhas who transcend Time and Space, assume minute forms ‘Take huge forms, enter into a dead body..

    There are eight feats on these lines.

    Read my Post.

    Depends on one’s perspective and the level of Knowledge.

    But Hinduism draws a Line.

    There is no alternative to death, once born, even if one is God!

     

  • Complex Thoughts Simple Explanation Shankaracharya

    Complex Thoughts Simple Explanation Shankaracharya

    Thoughts in Indian Philosophy and questions raised are very complex.

    It delves deep into the subject , not just skims over.

    The World , to be known, has two elements or two things.

    The Observer and The Observed.

    We are the Observers and all other things are the ‘Observed’

    On our side, The Observer, we have the following .

    The five sense organs,Eyes,Ears, Nose, Mouth and Skin (body, tactile)-5

    Five acts of perception, seeing,tasting etc.(Eyes register Image, they do not experience; to explain  one may have eyes but can not see;the act of seeing is different from ‘seeing’) -5

    It calls for abstract thinking of the highest order.

    However, the Upanishads and Commentator of the of the Upanishads(among other things), Shankaracharya travel that extra mile to make it simple

    for every one to understand.

    On Reality.

    One of the most difficult concepts to follow is the concept of Brahman the ultimate Reality.

    It is described as without qualities ,Attributes.

    How does one describe something,which has Nothing to describe?

    The Upanishads follow the ‘Neti Nyaya’- Not this, not This.

    The reality , Brahman  is described as,

    Neither small, nor Big,

    Neither short, nor Long,

    Neither male nor Female,

    …… this goes on.

    Now if this seems to be tough, try this one.

    The Individual Soul, Jiva appears to be different from the  One, due to ignorance, but once Ignorance is removed, it becomes one with the Brahman.

    How is this explained by analogy by the Upanishads, and by Shankaracharya.

    Upanishads.

    Take a Pot.

    What is inside?

    Air.

    What is outside the Pot?

    Air.

    Now break the Pot.

    Where is the Air inside the Pot and where is the Air that was out side?

    The outside air is Brahman , the inside air is Jiva, individual Soul.

    On The Illusory Nature of the world-Shankaracharya.

    You are traveling  during twilight in a single track in a Forest.

    You find a rope. .

    In the twilight, you assume it is a Snake and you are scared.

    You shine a Light on it only to find it is Rope ,not a Snake.

    Now which is true?

    The Rope?

    The Snake?

    Shankaracharya explains.

    Though the perception of Rope as a Snake is false, it was true till you switched on the Light.

    You were scared.

    So, At that point of Time, it  was/is true.

    Once it was seen in the Light, it is found to be false.

    Now The Rope is found to be true.

    Where was it when you saw the Rope.

    So,

    The world is real as you experience it, till your ignorance leaves you .

    The Brahman , Reality dawns when you are without Ignorance.

    So the Reality and the world of names and forms are both Real at the same time.

    Yet the Brahman, Reality, Brahman is more Real as the air out side the Pot.

    So the world is Illusory , yet one has to live through it .

    That’s Shankaracharya!

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  • Types Of Energy Purusha Suktam 3

    Etha vaanasya Mahima Athojyaayam Gachcha Poorushah I

    Paathosya Viswa Boothanni Thripaathasyamrutham Dhivi II

    Ethavvan-Whatever is seen

    Asya-Reality’s,

    Mahima-Expressions,

    Purusha-The Reality,

    Jyayaan-Special

    Boothaani Viswa-whatever in the Universe

    Asya-Its,His,

    Paathah-quarter,

    Asya, His/Its,

    Thribaath-three fourths,

    Amrutham-Eternal,

    Divi-not of here,in Heavens.

    Whatever is seen here is His Expressions .

    Purusha is Greater than all this.

    Whatever is expressed (here) is only a quarter of His (attributes)

    Rest is not expressed,in Heavens.

    After the next stanza the actual Evolution of the Universe will be described in a highly allegorical Language.

    The Reality, according to Hinduism is a Principle.

    More specifically Energy.

    Two primordial energies are listed.

    One is Potential Energy called Prakriti, loosely described as Nature in English.

    Another is Purusha the Kinetic Energy.

    These two energies are the two facets of One energy, as Science would tell us.

    Energy is One.

    We name them as different to enable us to understand its workings.

    The energy that has the potential to perform is Potential Energy.

    That which Performs or induces Performance is Kinetic Energy or Energy in Action or on the Move.

    This is Purusha of Hinduism.

    Motion is not visible with out both working in tandem.

    From the One basic Reality, Its attributes,Purusha and Parkriti become Universe.

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