Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam

The vidya that reduces the samsāra ocean to but a notion here is called Bhūmā vidya. It is described as Brahman -the cause of the manifest universe and as the truth of oneself which is free of name, form, attributes and any adjectives.

Bhūmā - a new word is introduced in this episode. A synonym to Ātma, the meaning of bhūmā is explained in this verses as sukha -infinite happiness born not of viṣayānanda but of Brahmānanda. The similarities and crucial difference between sleep and mokṣa is also explained.

The same level of happiness enjoyed by manuṣya to hiraṇyagarbha is enjoyed by a brahmanistha who is akāmahata - not not hijacked by desires. Sankaracharya points out that as vairagya increases akāmahata also increases which leads to Brahmānanda (ananda of the Self).

Free from being enslaved to the happiness derived from the objects of desire, a jñānī is ever contented being established in his/her svarūpa.

Not satisfied with mere meditation on names as Brahman, Narada wants to know if there is anything greater than names. To this Sanatkumara gives an elaborate explanation. listen to find out more.

The whole jagat is nothing but a series of cognition of word and its meaning, and not knowing the content of it gives rise to suffering. Sanatkumara advises Narada to meditate upon the name as Brahman so as to resolve duality and be free from suffering. listen to learn more.

Nārada presents to Sanatkumāra an exhaustive list of everything he has studied, but despite of it, he says, he still does not know the Self. He has heard great persons say 'tarati śokamātmavit'- only those who know the Self are able to overcome sorrow, however, he still suffers.