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How is one to enquire “who am I” ?

Ramana: Actions such as ‘going’ and ‘coming’ belong only to the body. And so when one says “I went, I came”, it amounts to saying that the body is I. but, can the body be said to be the consciousness “I”, since the body was not before it was born, is made up of the five elements is non-existent in the state of deep sleep, and becomes a corpse when dead? Can this body which is inert like a log of wood be said to shine as “I” “I”? therefore, the “I” consciousness which at first arises in respect of the body is referred to variously as self conceit(tarbodham) egoity (ahankaram), nescience (avidya), maya , impurity(mala) and individual soul (jiva). Can we remain without enquiring into this? Is it not for our redemption through enquiry that all the scriptures declare that the destruction of “self conceit” is release (mukti)? Therefore, making the corpse-body remain as corpse, and not even uttering the word “I”, one should enquire keenly thus: “Now what is it that rises as “I”. Then there would be shine in the heart, a kind of wordless illumination of the form ‘I’ ‘I’. That is, there would shine of its own accord the pure consciousness which is unlimited and one, the limited and the many thoughts having disappeared. If one remains quiescent without abandoning that (experience), the egoity , the individual sense, of the form “I am the body” will be totally destroyed and at the end the final thought, viz. the “I” form also will be quenched like the fire that burns camphor. The great sages and scriptures declare that this alone is release.

hai friends felt all his Q & A if in one file it would be easier to download and keep so here is the pdf file of the entire little stuff here...sunkan
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]]> sunkan http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/how-one-enquire-who-am-791/ <![CDATA[Ramana Explains 'who Am I']]> http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/ramana-explains-who-am-i-784/ Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:24:48 GMT How is one to enquire” who am I ?” Ramana: actions such as ‘going’ and ‘coming ’ belong only to the body. And so when one says “I went, I came “ it amounts to saying that the body is “I” But can the body be said to be the consciousness “I”, since the body was not before it was born, is made... How is one to enquire” who am I ?”

Ramana: actions such as ‘going’ and ‘coming ’ belong only to the body. And so when one says “I went, I came “ it amounts to saying that the body is “I” But can the body be said to be the consciousness “I”, since the body was not before it was born, is made up of five elements, is non existent in the state of deep sleep, and becomes a corpse when dead? Can this body which is inert like a log of wood be said to shine as “I” “I” ? There fore, the “I” consciousness which at first arises in respect of the body is referred to variously as self-conceit (tarbodham), egoity (ahankara), nescience (avidya), maya impurity (mala), and individual soul (jiva). Can we remain without enquiring in this? Is it not for our redemption through enquiry that all the scriptures declare that the destruction of “ self-conceit” is release (mukti)?, Therefore making the corpse-body remain as a corpse, and not even uttering the word “I”, one should enquire keenly thus; “now what is that rises as “I”. Then there would shine in the heart a kind of wordless illumination of the form ‘I’ ‘I’. That is, there would shine of its own accord the pure consciousness which is unlimited and one, the limited and the many thoughts have disappeared. If one remains quiescent witout abandoning that (experience), the egoity, the individual sense, of the form ‘I am the body’ will be totally destroyed, and at the end the final thought, viz. the ‘I’- form also will be quenched like the fire that burns camphor. The great sages and scriptures declare that this alone is release…. ]]> sunkan http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/ramana-explains-who-am-i-784/ Ramana Guides.... http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/ramana-guides-781/ Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:08:01 GMT Ramana: experience such as “ I went; I came ; I was ; I did : come naturally to every one. From these experiences, does it not appear that the consciousness “I” is the subject of those various acts? Enquiry into the true nature of that consciousness and remaining as oneself is the way to... Ramana: experience such as “ I went; I came ; I was ; I did : come naturally to every one. From these experiences, does it not appear that the consciousness “I” is the subject of those various acts?

Enquiry into the true nature of that consciousness and remaining as oneself is the way to understand through enquiry, one’s true nature.
Quiescent without forgetting Himd God, the self], after resolving in Him the mind which is of the form of the ‘I’ –thought, no matter by what means. This is the conclusive teaching of the Scriptures. ]]> sunkan http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/ramana-guides-781/ Self Enquiry Vichara Sangraham By Ramana http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/self-enquiry-vichara-sangraham-ramana-776/ Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:03:49 GMT hai friends, trying to bring in ramana here now we are aware about his enquiries too to look within as to who am I is a great statement any one who has been to tiruvannamalai or has read his book will know this question and how he advises us to look within.... DESCIPLE: Master! What is the... hai friends, trying to bring in ramana here now we are aware about his enquiries too to look within as to who am I is a great statement any one who has been to tiruvannamalai or has read his book will know this question and how he advises us to look within....

DESCIPLE: Master! What is the means to gain the state of eternal bliss, ever devoid of misery?

RAMANA: Apart from the statement in the veda that wherever there is body there is misery, this is also the direct experience of all people; therefore, one should enquire into one’s true nature which is ever bodiless, and one should remain as such, this is the means to gaining that state..



CONTD ]]> sunkan http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/self-enquiry-vichara-sangraham-ramana-776/ Last Set Of The Prasnottara Ratna Maalika http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/last-set-prasnottara-ratna-maalika-760/ Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:26:15 GMT _Verse 61 - Meaning:_ _Q:_What (ko) should a wise man (braahmanair) commune with in worship (upaasyo) ? _A:_With Sambhu (or the God) denoted by the Gayatri Mantra, the Sun and the Fire as symbols for communion.(gaayatry-arkaagni-gocarah-sambhuh) _Q:_What is the common thread linking... Verse 61 - Meaning:
Q:What (ko) should a wise man (braahmanair) commune with in worship (upaasyo) ?
A:With Sambhu (or the God) denoted by the Gayatri Mantra, the Sun and the Fire as symbols for communion.(gaayatry-arkaagni-gocarah-sambhuh)
Q:What is the common thread linking Gayathri, the Sun, the Fire and Sambhu ? (gaayatryaam-aaditye-ca-agnau sambhau ca kim nu)
A:Their Essence (tattvam) is the same.

Verse 62 - Meaning:
Q:Who (kaa) is the visible God (pratyaksha Devataa) for one ?
A:The mother (maataa) that bore one.
Q:Who is (kah-ca) the elder (guru) that should always be respected ? (puujyo)
A:One's father. (taatah)
Q:Who (kah) is the embodiment (atma) of all (sarva) divinities (devata) ?
A:A wise man who has achieved the fulfilment (anvito-viprah) of all learning (vidya) and holy acts. (karma)


Verse 63 - Meaning:
Q:What (kas-ca) leads to the decay (ksaya-hetuh) of families and communities (kula) ?
A:The persecution (yo-akaari) of holy men. (santaapah-sajjanesu)
Q:Whose words are never falsified (kesam-amogha vacanam) ?
A:Of those who are in the habit of speaking only truth, (satya) who observe silence (mauna) and who are always patient (sama-siilaah) .


Verse 64 - Meaning:
Q:What (kim) is the cause of birth (janma) ?
A:Attachment (samgah) to objects (vishaya) of enjoyment.
Q:What (kim) is one's second (uttaram) embodiment (janma) ?
A:It is one's son. (putrah-syaat) .
Q:What (ko) is un-avoidable (a-parihaaryo) ?
A:Death. (mrtyuh) .
Q:Where should (kutra padam) one take one's place (vinyasec-ca) ?
A:In a place which one can see directly (drk) as pure. (puute) .


Verse 65 - Meaning:
Q:Who (kim) is the fit recipient (paatram) for the gift of food (anna-daane) ?
A:A hungry person. (kshuditam)
Q:Who (ko) should be the object of worship (arcyo-hi) ?
A:The descendant of the Lord or the Avataar of the Bhagavaan, the Supreme Being. (bhagavad-avataarah) .
Q:Who is(kas-ca) Bhagavaan ?
A:He is Mahesah, the Supreme Being worshipped both (atmaikah) in the forms of Sankara or Siva and Narayana or Vishnu. (mrtyuh) .


Verse 66 - Meaning:
Q:What (kim) is the reward for (phalam-api) devotion (bhakteh) to the Lord (bhagavad) ?
A:The actual realisation (saakshaattvam) of His Divine (tal-loka) Realm. (svaruupa)
Q:What is (ko-ca) liberation (moksha) ?
A:The ending (astamayah) of Ignorance. (hy-avidyaa)
Q:What (kah) is the source and dissolving centre (bhuuh) of all Veda (sarva-veda) ?
A:It is (atha-ca) the indeclinable sound Om or AUM. (Om is the pranava mantra - also spelled as AUM) .





Verse 67 - Meaning:

One whose neck, (ity-esaa) the source of voice (kanthasthaa) is adorned with this Prasnottara-ratna-maalika, will shine in the assembly of the wise, as if he is wearing a necklace of pearls (te-muktaabharanaa iva). He will shine like a pure luminous body (vimalaascaabhaanti) in the assembly of the wise (sat-samaajesu) .
sagala shankraarpanam...sunkan
 ]]> sunkan http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/last-set-prasnottara-ratna-maalika-760/ <![CDATA[12th SET OF Q & A OF SHANKARA]]> http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/12th-set-of-q-shankara-753/ Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:31:05 GMT Verse 56 - Meaning:
Q:How is (kasmaat) liberation (muktim) attained (labheta) ?
A:By whole-hearted devotion (bhakteh)to "Mukunda" or the Supreme Being.
Q:Who (kah) is "Mukunda" ?
A:It is the Being who enables Jiivaas to overcome (yas-taarayed) the sea of Ignorance (avidyaam).
Q:What is (ka ca) Ignorance (Avidya) ?
A:It is the state of absence of the full knowledge (a-sphuurtih) of one's true self.(aatman)


Verse 57 - Meaning:
Q:Who is (kasya) free from sorrow (na-soko) ?
A:That one (yah syaad) who never gets angry. (a-krodhah)
Q:What (kim) is happiness (sukham) ?
A:It is the state of contentment. (tushtih).
Q:Who (ko) is a true king (raajaa) ?
A:That one who gains the loyalty of the subjects or the people under his rule.(ranjana-krt)
Q:Who is(kasca) despicable like a dog (svaa) ?
A:That one who (yah-syaat) courts the favour of the mean. (niica-sevako)


Verse 58 - Meaning:
Q:Who (ko) is the Lord of Maayaa (maayii) ?
A:The Supreme Being.(parameshah)
Q:What (kim) is true magic (indra-jaalaa-yate) ?
A:This ever-changing Universe.(prapanco-ayam).
Q:What (kah) resembles a dream experience (svapna-nibho) ?
A:The activities (vyavahaarah) of the waking (jaagrad) life.
Q:What is(kim - api ca) the True Being (satyam) ?
A:It is Brahman (the Supreme Being which is not destroyed even in absolute annihilation).


Verse 59 - Meaning:
Q:What (kim) is falsity (mithyaa) ?
A:That which disappears (yad-naasyam)without a residue when true knowledge (vidyaa) dawns.
Q:What (tu) is called a wordy fiction (tuccham) ?
A:The horn of a hare and similar other entities like sky-flower. (sasa-visaanaadi).
Q:What (ka-ca) is it that cannot be determined as true or untrue (anirvaacyaa) ?
A:It is "Maayaa" which is just a superimposition but non-existent.
Q:What (kim) is the superimposed (kalpitam) ?
A:It is the aspect of Duality.(dvaitam)


Verse 60 - Meaning:
Q:What (kim) is really real (paaramaarthikam) ?
A:Non-Duality or Advaitam
Q:How does ignorance (a-jnaata) arise (ca- kuto) in one ?
A:It does not arise since it has always been existing. In other words, it is beginningless or Anaadi.
Q:What (kim) sustains (poshakam) the body (vapusas-ca) ?
A:It is the operative quantum of Karma (Praarabdha Karma)
Q:What (kim-ca) gives us food (anna-daayi) to sustain life ?
A:Longevity or the span of life (caayuh) with which Praarabdha has endowed one. ]]> sunkan http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/12th-set-of-q-shankara-753/ <![CDATA[11th SET OF Q & A OF SHANKARA]]> http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/11th-set-of-q-shankara-750/ Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:27:37 GMT _Verse 51 - Meaning:_ _Q:_Who (ko) is endowed with abundance (dhanyah)? _A:_A Sannyaasi - or the one who has renounced everything. (samnyaasii) _Q:_Who (ko) is to be honoured (maanyah) ? _A:_That one who is a scholar (panditah) and possesses a good character as well. (saadhuh) _Q:_Who... Verse 51 - Meaning:
Q:Who (ko) is endowed with abundance (dhanyah)?
A:A Sannyaasi - or the one who has renounced everything. (samnyaasii)
Q:Who (ko) is to be honoured (maanyah) ?
A:That one who is a scholar (panditah) and possesses a good character as well. (saadhuh)
Q:Who is (kah) fit to be served (sevyo)?
A:One who is liberal in giving gifts.(yo-daataa)
Q:Who is (ko) liberal in giving gifts (daataa) ?
A:He who satisfies (yo-arthi-trptim) those who are in need. (aatanute)


Verse 52 - Meaning:
Q:What (kim) is the greatest good fortune (bhaagyam) for an embodied being (dehavataam)?
A:Sound Health. (aarogyam)
Q:Who (kah) reaps the fruits (phalii) ?
A:That one who works well in his field. (krsikrt)
Q:Who (kasya) will be free from sins (na-paapam)?
A:One who continuously repeats (japatah) the name of the Lord.
Q:Who (kah) has attained fulfilment (puurno) ?
A:He who (yah-syaat) has a virtuous progeny (prajaavaan)


Verse 53 - Meaning:
Q:What (kim) is the most difficult thing (dushkaram) for a man to do (naraanaam) ?
A:To keep the mind (yan-manaso) always (satatam) under control. (nigrahah)
Q:Who (ko) can be considered as a true Brahmachari (brahmacaryavaan syaat) ?
A:That one whose libido has been sublimated. (yasca-askhalti-ordhva-retaskah)


Verse 54 - Meaning:
Q:Who is the (kaa ca) most Adorable Being (para-devat-okta) ?
A:The power of Pure-Consciousness (cit-sakthih) also known as the "Bhagavati" swarupa in Hindu mythology.
Q:Who (ko) is the ruler (bhartaa) of the Universe (jagat) ?
A:The Sun (suuryah) God (by whose light and heat all living beings are able to live).
Q:What (ko) causes and sustains (jiivana-hetuh) all life (sarveshaam) ?
A:Rain (sa-parjanyah).


Verse 55 - Meaning:
Q:Who is (kah) a hero (suuro) ?
A:He (yo) who gives protection (traata) to the frightened ones. (bhiita)
Q:Who (kah) is a true protector (traataa-ca) ?
A:A spiritual teacher (sad-guruh) or the perfect teacher, who can be likened to God.
Q:Who is (ko hi) the spiritual teacher (gurur-uktah) for the whole world (jagat) ?
A:It is "Sambhu", the Supreme Being.
Q:From whom (kutah) does one acquire knowledge (jnaanam) ?
A:From Siva indeed. (sivaad-eva) ]]> sunkan http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/11th-set-of-q-shankara-750/ <![CDATA[10th set of Q&A OF SHANKARA]]> http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/10th-set-of-q-shankara-745/ Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:23:41 GMT _Verse 46 - Meaning:_ _Q:_Who (ko) attains the highest levels in life ? (vardhate) _A:_That one who is endowed with true humility. (viniitah). _Q:_Who (ko) is subject to downfall ? (vaa hiiyeta) _A:_The proud and arrogant ones. (yo drptah) _Q:_Who (ko) deserves to be dis-trusted ?... Verse 46 - Meaning:
Q:Who (ko) attains the highest levels in life ? (vardhate)
A:That one who is endowed with true humility. (viniitah).
Q:Who (ko) is subject to downfall ? (vaa hiiyeta)
A:The proud and arrogant ones. (yo drptah)
Q:Who (ko) deserves to be dis-trusted ? (na-pratyetavyo)
A:That one (yas-ca) who is a habitual liar. (anrtam saasvat).

Verse 47 - Meaning:
Q:When can (kutra) telling an untruth (anrte) be considered not a sin ? (apya-paapam)
A:When that is the one and only way (yaccoktam) to protect one's Dharma. (dharma-rakshaartham).
Q:What is (ko) Dharma?
A:The traditions (yah-sishtaanaam) that one's respected ancestors (abhimato) have observed. (nija-kuliinaanaam)


Verse 48 - Meaning:
Q:What (kim) is the source of strength (balam) for a Saadhu ?
A:God. (daivam)
Q:Who is (kah) a Saadhu?
A:That one who is ever (sarvadaa) satisfied.(tushttah)
Q:What (kim) is one's Fate? (daivam)
(Note: Here, "daivam" is used to connote the controlling force or power in one's life)
A:One's own meritorius actions. (yat-sukrtam)
Q:Who (kah) is to be identified as one with meritorius actions to his credit ? (sukrti)
A:That one who has the approval and admiration (slaaghyate) of virtuous men. (yah-sadbhih)


Verse 49 - Meaning:
Q:Who (kim) is the real friend (mitram) and well-wisher of a householder (Griha-medhinas-ca) ?
A:The faithful wife. (bhaaryaa)
Q:Who (ko) is a householder (grhii ca) ?
A:He who performs the ordained sacrifices or the yajnas.(yo yajate)
Q:What (ko) are Yajnas ?
A:What is prescribed in the Srutis or the Vedas (yat-srutyaa-vihitah)as a duty (nrnaam)for man's higher evolution. (sreyaskaro)


Verse 50 - Meaning:
Q:Whose (kasya) sacred ritual (kriya) will be fruitful ? (hi-saphalaa)
A:Of that one (yah) who follows the rules of ritualistic purity (punar-aacaaravaan) and who is a virtuous person. (sistah)
Q:Who (kah) is a Sistah ?
A:He who structures his life strictly in accordance with the Vedic injunctions. (yo veda-pramaanavaan)
Q:Who (ko) should be considered dead even while living ? (hatah)
A:One who has abandoned (bhrashtah) the duties (kriya) ordained by the Vedas. ]]> sunkan http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/10th-set-of-q-shankara-745/ <![CDATA[9th set of Q&A OF SHANKARA]]> http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/9th-set-of-q-shankara-739/ Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:01:09 GMT _Verse 41 - Meaning:_ _Q:_ Where (kutra) is the receptacle of poison (visham) ? _A:_ In the mind of evil men. (dushta-jane) _Q:_What (kim) gives (bhavet) that kind of impurity-consciousness (asaucam) which makes one avoid others ? _A:_ The state of indebtedness. (rnam-nrnaam) _Q:_What... Verse 41 - Meaning:
Q: Where (kutra) is the receptacle of poison (visham) ?
A: In the mind of evil men. (dushta-jane)
Q:What (kim) gives (bhavet) that kind of impurity-consciousness (asaucam) which makes one avoid others ?
A: The state of indebtedness. (rnam-nrnaam)
Q:What (kim) makes a man fearless ? (abhayam)
A: The state of non-attachment.(vairaagyam)
Q:What (kim) is the cause of fear (bhayam-api) ?
A: It is wealth (vittam), indeed.

Verse 42 - Meaning:
Q: What (kaa) is the rarest virtue (dur-labhaa) in man (naraanaam) ?
A: Love of God. (hari-bhaktih)
Q:What (kim) is sinful (paatakam) ?
A: Oppression of others (including tiny creatures). (himsa)
Q:Who is (ko hi) dear (priyah-syaat) to the Lord ? (bhagavat)
A: That one (yo) who does not get angry (anyam-n-odvejayed), nor causes others to get angry. (anudvignah)


Verse 43 - Meaning:
Q: What causes (kasmaat) success (siddhih) ?
A: Concentrated efforts or the (tapas).
Q:Whose (kva) mind (buddhih) is always on the right track ?
A: Of one who honours holy men. (bhuu-sur-e)
Q:How is this state of mind produced (kuto buddhih) ?
A: Through respect for the advice of wise and elderly men.(vrddhopa-sevayaa)
Q:Who is an elderly man (as talked about above) (ke vrddhaa) ?
A: One who knows the essence of Dharma (morality). (ye-dharma-tattvajnaah)


Verse 44 - Meaning:
Q:What (kim) is more (adhikam) dreadful than death (maranaad) to a person respected by all in his country ? (sambhaavitasya)
A:Anything that causes him disrepute (duryaso bhavati).
Q:In this worldly life (loke) who (ko) is happy (sukhi bhavet) ?
A:The rich man. (dhanavaan)
Q:What (kim) should be considered as riches (dhanam api) ?
A:That which enables one to obtain the objects (yatas-ca) that one desires.(ishtam)


Verse 45 - Meaning:
Q:What (kim) is the source or seed (biijam) of all happiness (sarva-sukhaanaam) ?
A:The merits of one's good actions.(punyam).
Q:What causes (api kutah) misery (duhkham) to a man ?
A:One's sins.(paapaat)
Q:How does one get endowed with (kasya) Lordliness (aisvaryam) ?
A:Only by the (yah kila) devoted worship (aaraadhayed bhaktyaa) of Sankara (God) (sankaram). ]]> sunkan http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/9th-set-of-q-shankara-739/ <![CDATA[8TH SET OF Q & A OF SHANKARA]]> http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/8th-set-of-q-shankara-737/ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:37:26 GMT Verse 36 - Meaning:
Q: What (kim) should a man's (manujaih) earnings (sampaadyam) be comprised of ?
A: In knowledge (vidyaa), wealth (vittam), strength (balam) , fame (yasah) and holiness.(punyam)
Q:What (kah) destroys (vinaasii) one's merits (sarva-guna) entirely ?
A: Greed (lobhah)
Q:What (kah) is one's enemy (satru) ?
A: Sexuality (kaamah)


Verse 37 - Meaning:
Q: What (ka) kind of assembly (sabha) should one avoid (parihaarya)?
A: That one which lacks good and experienced ministers.(hiinaa-ya-vrddha-sacivena)
Q:About what should a man be extremely cautious (kutraa-vahitah-syaan-manujah) about in this life (iha) ?
A: In being a courtier (sevaayaam) of despotic kings or autocratic rulers (kila-raaja)


Verse 38 - Meaning:
Q: What (ko) should be dearer (ramyah) to one more than even one's life (praanad-api)?
A: One's family traditions (kula-dharmah) and association with Holy men.(saadhu-samgas-ca)
Q:What (kaa) should one protect ? (samrakshyaa) ?
A: One's good name (kiirtih), one's devoted wife (pativrataa) and one's intelligence (or the common sense). (naija-buddhis-ca)


Verse 39 - Meaning:
Q: What (kaa) can be considered as the equivalent of Kalpalataa (also - Kalpataru - the fabled tree that is supposed to grant one's wishes) in this world (loke)?
A: The learning (vidyaa) transmitted (arpitaa) to a worthy disciple (sat-chishyaaya) with the conviction that such learning will surely be transmitted to generations of disciples.
Q:Which (ko) is the Akshaya-vata ? (the tree at Gayaa - the place where funeral obsequies are performed for the permanent redemption of one's ancestors) ?
A: The gift (daanam) given (datta) to a worthy person (sat-paatra) with a proper attitude of mind.(vidhivat)


Verse 40 - Meaning:
Q: What (kim) is the weapon (sastram - NOT sAAstram) available for all ?(sarvesaam)
A: The power of reasoning. (yuktih)
Q:Who (kaa) is the common mother (maataa-ca) of all ?
A: The cow. (dhenuh)
Q:What (kim) army can protect us ? (balam)
A: One's own courage.(yad dhairyam)
Q:What (ko) is the cause of destruction (mrtyuh) ?
A: A lazy and listless attitude of mind.(yad avadhaana-rahitatvam) ]]> sunkan http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/8th-set-of-q-shankara-737/ <![CDATA[seventh set of shankara's Q & A]]> http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/seventh-set-of-shankaras-q-734/ Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:15:12 GMT _Verse 31 - Meaning:_ _Q:_ When (kena) will a man (purusah) be without sorrow ? (asocyah) _A:_ When he has got a devoted wife (pranata kalatrena), and firm assets.(dhira-vibhavena) _Q:_Who (kah) is in a pitiable state (socyah) in this world (iha bhuvane) ? _A:_ That one who never gifts... Verse 31 - Meaning:
Q: When (kena) will a man (purusah) be without sorrow ? (asocyah)
A: When he has got a devoted wife (pranata kalatrena), and firm assets.(dhira-vibhavena)
Q:Who (kah) is in a pitiable state (socyah) in this world (iha bhuvane) ?
A: That one who never gifts anything, (na-yo daataa) although possessed of much. (satyapi vibhave)


Verse 32 - Meaning:
Q: What (kim) makes (muulam) a man despicable (laghutaayaa) ?
A: The quality of begging (yaacnaa) from wretches. (praakrta-purusesu-yaa)
Q:Who (kah) should be considered as braver (suurah) than Rama ? (raamaad-api)
A: That one who is able to withstand the shafts of Cupid.(smara-sara-nihato na yas-calati)


Verse 33 - Meaning:
Q: What (kim) should be the subject of one's thought, (ahar-nisam) day and night ?(anu-cintyam)
A: The lotus feet of the Supreme Being (Bhagavac-caranam) and certainly not (na) the worldly matters.(samsaarah)
Q:Who should be considered as blind (caksus-manto) though having eyes? (apyandhaah - ke syuh)
A: Those who do not have faith in God. (ye naastikaa manujaah)


Verse 34 - Meaning:
Q: Who (kah) is the really lame man ? (pangur-iha prathito)
A: That one who goes about on pilgrimage to holy places (vrajati -tiirtham) only after old age has set in.(vaarddhake)
Q:What (kim) is the chief (mukhyam) of Holy places ? (tiirtham-api ca)
A: That place where the mind (citta-malam) gets purified.(yan-nivartayati)


Verse 35 - Meaning:
Q: What (kim) is fit to be remembered (smartavyam) always by man ? (purusaih)
A: The Holy Name of the Lord (Hari-naama) always (sadaa), and not (na) the speech (bhaasaa) of the unregenerate ones. (yaavanii)
Q:What (ko) should a wise man (sudhiya) avoid speaking ? (na-vaacyah)
A: Talking about others' faults (para-doshaa) and speaking falsehood (caanrtam tadvat) ]]> sunkan http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/seventh-set-of-shankaras-q-734/ <![CDATA[SIXTH SET OF SHANKARA Q & A]]> http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/sixth-set-of-shankara-q-731/ Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:54:19 GMT Verse 26 - Meaning:
Q: What (kim)deserves pity? (socyam)
A: A miserly nature (kaarpanyam) that merely accumulates wealth but never uses it for one's own enjoyment or for giving it to others.
Q: What is praiseworthy in one blessed with abundance ? (sati vibhave kim)
A: The quality of generosity.(prasastam audaryam)
Q: Who deserves the respect (kah pujyo) of even the learned ? (vidvadbhih)
A: That one who is by nature (svabhaavatah) endowed with humility at all times.(sarvadaa viniito yah)


Verse 27 - Meaning:
Q: What (kah) enhances the fame of a family (kula), just as the sun makes a lotus bloom and reveal its beauty and perfume ? (kamala dinesah)
A: The presence of one in the family who, though endowed with great merits,(sati guna vibhave api) is yet free from self-conceit.(yo namrah)
Q: Who is able to win over to his side (kasya vase) the society in which he is living ?(jagad etat)
A: That one who speaks only what is true and beneficial (to the society at large) (priya - hita vacanasya) and who is righteous in his conduct. (dharma-niratasya)


Verse 28 - Meaning:
Q: What (kaa) attracts (manohara) the mind of the learned ? (vidvan)
A: Literary compositions without a blemish (sat-kavitaa) and the damsel of masterly intelligence (bodha vanitaa ca)
Q: Who (kam) can save himself from calamities ? (na sprsati vipattih)
A: That one who follows the advice of wise men (pravrddha vacana) and who exercises control over the senses.(anuvartinam daantam)


Verse 29 - Meaning:
Q: To whom is the Goddess of prosperity attracted ? (kasmai sprhayati kamalaa)
A: To that one who is ever industrious (tvanalasa-cittaaya) and just. (niiti-vrttaaya)
Q: Whom (kam) does she desert promptly ? (tyajati-sahasaa)
A: That one who is lazy (saalasyam) and shows no regard for Devas, (sura,) Elders (guru,) and Holy men. (dvija - nindaakaram)


Verse 30 - Meaning:
Q: Which place is the most fitting (kutra vidheyo) for one to stay ? (vaasah)
A: The neighbourhood of virtuous men, (saj-jana - nikate - athava) or Kasi the City of Light.(kaasyaam)
Q: What (kah) place (desah) should one avoid ? (parihaaryo)
A: That one which is abounding in wicked men (pisunayuto) and (ca) ruled by an extorting and greedy ruler .(lubdha-bhuupa) ]]> sunkan http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/sixth-set-of-shankara-q-731/ Fifth Set Of Q And A Of Shankaraa http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/fifth-set-of-q-shankaraa-715/ Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:58:47 GMT _Verse 21 - Meaning:_ _Q:_ Who is a blind man ? (ko andho) _A:_ That one who delights in doing things (knowingly) that should not be done. _Q:_ Who is a deaf man ? (ko badhiro) _A:_ That one who does not listen (na srunoti) to advice given for his good.(hitani) _Q:_ Who is a stupid man ?... Verse 21 - Meaning:
Q: Who is a blind man ? (ko andho)
A: That one who delights in doing things (knowingly) that should not be done.
Q: Who is a deaf man ? (ko badhiro)
A: That one who does not listen (na srunoti) to advice given for his good.(hitani)
Q: Who is a stupid man ? (ko muko)
A: He who does not know to speak sweetly (priyani vaktum)when needed.

Verse 22 - Meaning:
Q: What is a gift ?(kim daanam)
A: That which is presented without being asked for.
Q: Who is one's true well-wisher ? (kim mitram)
A: That one (yo)who wards him away from committing sins. (nivaarayati paapaat)
Q: What is the best decoration (that a person can have)? (ko alankaarah)
A: A character without a blemish. (silam)
Q: What embellishes one's speech ? (kim vachanam mandanam)
A: Truth.(satyam)


Verse 23 - Meaning:
Q: What (kim)enjoyment (chapalam)is shortlived like the flashes of lightning ?(vidyuth)
A: The association with evil men (dur-jana sangati)and with young women.(yuvati)
Q: Which type of people can stand unshaken (nisprakampaah)from high ideal of character (kula sila)even in this Kali Yuga ?(kali kaale api)
A: Those who are inherently good natured. (saj-jana)


Verse 24 - Meaning:
Q: What (kim)is rare in this world (dur-labham iha) like the Chintaamani(a rare jewel referred to in Hindu scriptures which is supposed to be yielding one's wishes)?
A: I shall mention four auspicious entities (chatur - viseshena) in this respect, that being the view of enlightened men.



Verse 25 - Meaning:
A: (In continuation of answer given to earlier verse No 24)

These are gifts (daanam)given with courteous words(priya vaak sahitam), scholarship (jnaanam)without pride (a-garvam), bravery (sauryam)coupled with forgiveness(kshamaanvitam) and wealth (vittam)spent in charity (tyaaga sametam).

These (etat)four (chatur bhadram)are indeed rare.(dur-labham) ]]> sunkan http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/fifth-set-of-q-shankaraa-715/ fourth set of question and answer by shankara http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/fourth-set-question-answer-shankara-709/ Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:27:47 GMT Verse 16 - Meaning:
Q: What should one always think of (in his mind) throughout day and night ? (kahar nisam anu-cintya)
A: About the non-permanance of the worldly and materialistic life and certainly not about thoughts that give sexual excitement.
Q: What should be one's favorite duty in life ?
A: Being kind to all the suffering living beings and making friendship with the honest and holy men. (karuna - diineshu, saj-jana maitri ) [karuna-kindness; diina - suffering ones; maitri-friendhip]

Verse 17 - Meaning:
Q: What kind of people cannot be put in the right course of life even by force?
A: The habitual rowdy, the one who is always doubtful of everything, the irreversibly pessimistic and the ungrateful ones.

Verse 18 - Meaning:
Q: Who is a sadhu (a virtuous person) ? (kah sadhuh)
A: That one who is full of good character. (sad vrttah)
Q: Who is the most inferior man ?
A: That one who is of bad character.
Q: Who can conquer the entire world ?
A: That one who is truthful (satya) and patient (titiksaavata) .

Verse 19 - Meaning:
Q: Who is praised even by the celestial ones (the devas) ?
A: That one who is full of kindness and mercy. (dayaa-pradhaanaaya)
Q: What should cause fright in one ?
A: The sight (or even thought) of the forest of samsaara , if one is a man of chastened understanding.

Verse 20 - Meaning:
Q: To whom do all living beings submit and obey ?
A: To that one whose speak is truthful and full of mercy, and who has humility.
Q: Where should one establish oneself ?
A: In the path that is righteous and that yields benefits here and in the hereafter (during and after this worldly life). ]]> sunkan http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/fourth-set-question-answer-shankara-709/ Third Set Of The Q And Ans Of Shanakara http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/third-set-q-ans-shanakara-704/ Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:53:14 GMT _Verse 11 - Meaning:_ _Q:_ What is in such a flux and so temporary and ever-changing like water drops on a lotus leaf ? _A:_ Youth, Wealth and life-span are those. (yauvanam, dhanam and caayuh - respectively) _Q:_ Who is cooling and full of ever-present radiance like the moonlight ? _A:_... Verse 11 - Meaning:
Q: What is in such a flux and so temporary and ever-changing like water drops on a lotus leaf ?
A: Youth, Wealth and life-span are those. (yauvanam, dhanam and caayuh - respectively)
Q: Who is cooling and full of ever-present radiance like the moonlight ?
A: It is the saintly ones. (saj-jana)

Verse 12 - Meaning:
Q: What is (comparable to) Hell? (ko narakah)
A: The state of subjection to others. (para-vasata)
Q: What is happiness? (kim saukhyam)
A: The state of complete non-attachment to everything.
Q: What is truth? (kim satyam)
A: That one which is beneficial to all living beings (and not harmful to even a single creature).(bhuta hitam)
Q: What is dear to all creatures ?
A: Life. (asavah - the opposite of savah or death)


Verse 13 - Meaning:
Q: What is the cause of disappointment ?
A: Inordinate self-estimation.
Q: What endows one with happiness ?
A: Friendship (or keeping in touch) with the holy and saintly ones.
Q: Who is the most skilled one in destroying all forms of sorrows ?
A: That one who has renounced everything in all aspects.


Verse 14 - Meaning:
Q: What is Death ? (kim maranam)
A: Utter ignorance.
Q: What is it that is beyond all evaluation ?
A: The gift that is given to a person who is in need and at the time of need.
Q: What causes torment till death ?
A: Sins committed by one but guarded by a veil of secrecy. (undisclosed sins)


Verse 15 - Meaning:
Q: What should one strive to achieve in life ? (kutra vidheyo yatno)
A: To get good education, good medication and the habit of making gifts. (vidya-abhyase, sad-aushadhe and daane respectively)
Q: What activities should one resist from doing ? (avadhirana kva karya)
A: Association or indulgence with the unscrupulous, others' women and others' wealth. (khala, para-yosit and para-dhana respectively) ]]> sunkan http://www.indusladies.com/forums/blogs/sunkan/third-set-q-ans-shanakara-704/