Form of God: Principles in Yoga Darshan

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Who is Ishvara, his nature is the main question under our consideration today. Paying attention to Dr. Venkata Chaganti, the phrase "kleshakarma vipakasayaihi aparamristhah purusha vishesh isvarah" as stated in Sutra 24 of Yoga Darshan reflects this view.

According to this sutra, it is clear that kleshas are sorrows, karmas are the results of doing good and bad, and God has nothing to do with it. As He is Supreme, He is tolerant of the conditions of life like happiness or sorrow.

All this, in the 25th Sutra, it is usefully explained how wisdom is to remember God. For example, some person may have more knowledge than another person. But, we think of the real "omniscience" as God.

The most important point here is to recognize that even the great gurus and historical sages had this knowledge at some point. So, if we look at how to know God, it becomes clear that the soul is based on knowledge and experience.

Therefore, understanding the ancient wisdom in our life becomes a special interest to truly understand God.

Date Posted: 23rd October 2024

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ_nqx4IQkE