Vedanta 15 of 15: Further Clarifications on Jnana & Jnani by Jagadguru Shankaracharya of Sringeri

Delivered by Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji, 36th Jagadguru Shankaracharya of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham established by Sri Adi Shankara about 1200 years ago. Delivered on September 5, 2012, Chennai during the Chaturmasya Vrata.

MAIN CONTENT

:: Is it true that Brahma Jnana leads to Moksha for there are instances in the Itihasas and Puranas where we find that even Brahma Jnanis are seen to take further births?
:: Answer for the above based on understanding of Prarabdha Karma
:: Significance of the time of death, referring to the scriptural statement that dying in the Uttarayana is preferred while dying in Dakshinayana definitely causes return to Samsaara
:: Above statement does not apply to the passing away of a Brahma Jnani

PREVIOUS DISCOURSES IN THIS SERIES

1 of 15: Eligibility For Vedantic Study & Practice
   • Vedanta 1 of 15: Eligibility for Vedantic ...  

2 of 15: Six Qualities of an Aspirant of Vedanta
   • Vedanta 2 of 15: Six Qualities of an Aspir...  

3 of 15: Qualities of a Disciple
   • Vedanta 3 of 15: Qualities of a Disciple b...  

4 of 15: The Attitude of a Sincere Seeker
   • Vedanta 4 of 15: The Attitude of a Sincere...  

5 of 15: The Essence of Advaita & Understanding Creation
   • Vedanta 5 of 15: Essence of Advaita & Unde...  

6 of 15: Material & Instrumental Cause of the World
   • Vedanta 6 of 15: Material & Instrumental C...  

7 of 15: Understanding of Advaita & Mithya
   • Vedanta 7 of 15: Understanding Advaita & M...  

8 of 15: Cause: Brahman, Effect: The World
   • Vedanta 8 of 15: Cause: Brahman, Effect: T...  

9 of 15: The Nature of Ishwara
   • Vedanta 9 of 15: The Nature of Ishwara by ...  

10 of 15: Is Akasha (Ether) Brahman Too?
   • Vedanta 10 of 15: Is Akasha (Ether) Brahma...  

11 of 15: Understanding Karma & Its Purpose
   • Vedanta 11 of 15: Understanding Karma & It...  

12 of 15: Jnana: Path to Moksha, Even for Devas
   • Vedanta 12 of 15: Jnana: Path to Moksha, E...  

13 of 15: Identity of Brahman & Jiva
   • Vedanta 13 of 15: Identity of Brahman & Ji...  

14 of 15: Clarifications on Sadhana
   • Vedanta 14 of 15: Clarifications on Sadhan...  

BACKGROUND

The Jagadguru Shankaracharya of Sringeri Sharada Peetham, Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji is observing the 2012 Chaturmasya at Chennai. During this auspicious period, the Jagadguru delivered a series of fifteen Anugraha Bhashanams on Vedanta, choosing topics from the Brahma Sutra Bhashya of Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya.