The story "સનતકુમારે કહેલી આત્મજ્ઞાનની કથા," written by Dr. Yogendra Vyas, explores a dialogue between Narada and Sanatkumara, as found in the Chandogya Upanishad. Narada seeks guidance from Sanatkumara, expressing his desire to transcend sorrow. He lists his extensive knowledge of the Vedas and other subjects but admits that despite this knowledge, he still experiences sorrow. Sanatkumara explains that true knowledge of the self (Atma) is necessary to overcome sorrow. Sanatkumara introduces four concepts: आत्मरति (Atma-rati), which means to dwell in the self; आत्मक्रीडा (Atma-kreeda), to play with the self; आत्मानंद (Atma-ananda), to derive joy from within the self; and आत्मस्थता (Atma-sthata), to be anchored in the self. He emphasizes that superficial joys do not lead to true happiness and that a deeper understanding of the expansive nature of reality is essential. Sanatkumara teaches that purification of the body, mind, speech, and perception is crucial for experiencing the true self and achieving liberation from all bonds. He explains that through practices such as yoga, one can purify the body, while the purification of speech and perception can be achieved through conscious awareness of sound and sight, leading to a deeper connection with the divine. Ultimately, the story conveys a profound message about the importance of self-knowledge and the journey toward spiritual realization.

by Dr. Yogendra Vyas in Gujarati Philosophy

Writen by Dr. Yogendra Vyas

Category Philosophy