Vedanta Talks - Swami Sarvapriyananda 3 - Introduction to Vedanta (Drg Drsya Viveka: Verses 6-9)
Aug 6, 2018
Dive into the core tenets of Advaita Vedanta, exploring the profound concept of non-dual consciousness. Reflect on the essence of witness consciousness and the distinction between subject and object. Unpack the trichotomous view of human personality, unraveling the roles of the gross body, subtle body, and self. Discover the interplay between ego and identity, revealing the illusory nature of borrowed consciousness. Finally, investigate the three categories of karma and their impact on existence, connecting the finite with the infinite.
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Non-Dual Reality
- Advaita Vedanta posits one non-dual consciousness (existence, bliss) as the only reality.
- The perceived world of plurality is merely an appearance, and individuals are essentially that non-dual reality.
Beyond Body and Mind
- We perceive ourselves as body-mind complexes, but Vedanta aims to show we are not.
- It creates doubt about our perceived identity to guide us toward realizing our true nature as Brahman.
Seer and Seen
- All experiences involve a subject (seer) and object (seen), which are distinct.
- Vedanta utilizes this distinction, highlighting that we are always the seer.