Conference on the contribution of advaita vedanta to humanity

[P.J.]

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CONFERENCE ON THE CONTRIBUTION OF ADVAITA VEDANTA TO HUMANITY

Advaita Vedanta, as enshrined in Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads, has been propagated through the ages and has been making an indelible mark in the world. Advaita Vedanta is now being recognized for its immense potential to influence humanity and sustainable unity in diversity/ sustainable oneness at these times.

The purpose of this conference is to review the core elements of Advaita Vedanta philosophy, identify its influence on humanity, recognize various discourses in the modern context, and bridge our understanding on its implications for comprehensive sustainable unity.

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The Contribution Of Advaita Vedanta To Humanity-Home

 

[JR]

Somehow I do not understand the tenets of Advaita vedanta, according to it, god is present in every form of living being, and many adherents to Advaita vedanta rather look down upon form/devata worship, I feel. But I have very great respect for its proponent, Sri Adi Sankara Bhagavad Pada.

 

[P.J.]

Smt JR Ji

Advaita propounds that the world is an illusion. All actions and emotions including sorrow are just false impressions. Fundamentally, the soul and God are one; when the soul releases itself from this illusion; it merges with Brahmn, the Universal Consciousness.

According to dvaita, the world is real. God, the creator of this world, is also real. There is a natural difference between the ordinary, ignorant soul who experiences sorrow in this world and the God who knows all and is omnipotent. This is the essence of dvaita siddhanta.

The concept of dvaita is relevant even in today's world. Sri Madhavacharya said that the world is real. The very thought helps in preventing escapism and motivates one to perform duties sincerely. It also establishes the Supremacy of God and indicates the path to devotion; it cautions us about His omnipresence thus stressing the importance of righteousness.


Please read from here


Advaita and Dvaita - The Times of India

The more one reads about these philosophies the more one is confused!!

 

[JR]

Thank you, PJ ji.