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Yajnavalkya (याज्ञवल्क्यः) (view source)
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=== Yajnavalkya in Janaka's Sabha ===
=== Yajnavalkya in Janaka's Sabha ===
==== ब्रह्मिष्ठः ॥ Brahmishta ====
Some of the most famous conversations involving Brahman and Atman have taken place in Janaka Maharaja's sabha. Many volumes and interpretations came about based on Brhdaranyaka Upanishad explaining different perspectives of the nature of Self. [[Yajnavalkya and Janaka (याज्ञवल्क्यः जनकश्च)]] and vedic scholars were the primary participants in explaining the tattvas which is presented in the form of conversations (dialogues) between different people in the third adhyaya. Further the fourth adhyaya also deals with the intricate details of Brahman, Atman, Purusha, and their characteristics extensively.
Some of the most famous conversations involving Brahman and Atman have taken place in Janaka Maharaja's sabha. Many volumes and interpretations came about based on Brhdaranyaka Upanishad explaining different perspectives of the nature of Self. [[Yajnavalkya and Janaka (याज्ञवल्क्यः जनकश्च)]] and vedic scholars were the primary participants in explaining the tattvas which is presented in the form of conversations (dialogues) between different people in the third adhyaya. Further the fourth adhyaya also deals with the intricate details of Brahman, Atman, Purusha, and their characteristics extensively.
*[[Yajnavalkya Shakalya Samvada (याज्ञवल्क्य-शाकल्ययोः संवादः)]]
*[[Yajnavalkya Shakalya Samvada (याज्ञवल्क्य-शाकल्ययोः संवादः)]]
Yajnavalkya visits Janaka again in his sabha (court) when Janaka asks him whether the purpose of his visit was to collect more animals or to ask more subtle questions. This time Yajnavalkya asks Janaka to tell him what he learnt from others. Summarizing their conversation
==== प्रतीकोपासनम्॥ Pratikopasana ====
Yajnavalkya visits Janaka again in his sabha (court) when Janaka asks him whether the purpose of his visit was to collect more animals or to ask more subtle questions. This time Yajnavalkya asks Janaka to tell him what he learnt from others and fills in the information not mentioned by them. In this way they discuss about things that represent Brahman (Pratika) and the benefits of meditating about them (उपासनम्). For example, Jitva Sailini teaches Janaka that वाग्वै ब्रह्मेति । Vak is Brahman where Vak or the speech organ represents Brahman. However, this being only a part of the information, Yajnavalkya informs him that there are three other parts to it. Thus for each thing representing Brahman the Devata, Ayatana, Pratishta and the meditative aspect are clearly elucidated by Yajnavalkya. Summarizing their conversation
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Four Aspects of Pratikopasana
!Brahman
!Devata
!Ayatana (आयतनम्)
!Pratishta (प्रतिष्ठाम्)
!Meditative Name
|-
|वाग्वै ब्रह्मेति । Vak is Brahman
|Vak devata
|Organ of speech itself
|Akasha or Unmanifested Ether
|प्रज्ञेत्येनदुपासीत । Prajna
|-
|प्राणो वै ब्रह्मेति । Prana is Brahman
|Devata for Prana or Life force
|Prana itself
|Akasha or Unmanifested Ether
|प्रियमित्येनदुपासीत । Priya or Dear
|-
|चक्षुर्वै ब्रह्मेति । The Eye is Brahman
|Devata for Sense of Vision
|Eye itself
|Akasha or Unmanifested Ether
|सत्यमित्येतदुपासीत । Satyam or Truth
|-
|श्रोत्रं वै ब्रह्मेति । The Ear is Brahman
|Devata for Sense of Hearing
|Ear itself
|Akasha or Unmanifested Ether
|आनन्तमित्येनदुपासीत । Ananta or Infinite
|-
|मनो वै ब्रह्मेति । The Mind is Brahman
|Devata for Sense Organ of Mind
|Mind itself
|Akasha or Unmanifested Ether
|आनन्द इत्येनदुपासीत । Ananda or Bliss
|-
|हृदयं वै ब्रह्मेति । Hrdayam is Brahman
|Devata for Hrdayam
|Heart itself
|Akasha or Unmanifested Ether
|स्थितिरित्येनदुपासीत । Sthiti or Stability
|}
== Importance of Yajnavalkya ==
== Importance of Yajnavalkya ==