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Yajnavalkya (याज्ञवल्क्यः) (view source)
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*[[Yajnavalkya Shakalya Samvada (याज्ञवल्क्य-शाकल्ययोः संवादः)]]
*[[Yajnavalkya Shakalya Samvada (याज्ञवल्क्य-शाकल्ययोः संवादः)]]
=== प्रतीकोपासनम्॥ Pratikopasana (Adhyaya 4)===
=== प्रतीकोपासनम् ॥ Pratikopasana (Adhyaya 4)===
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 in Brhdaranyaka Upanishad (Brahmana 1) we present a table as follows
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. Summary of their conversation in Brhdaranyaka Upanishad (Adhyaya 4, Brahmana 1) is presented in a table as follows
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In this kind of meditation one will have the view of Brahman in the deities Vak, Prana, Chakshus, Shruti, Manas and Hrdaya asd they gain the different kinds of atttainments. These are pratikopasanas and so they do not result in the attainment of Brahman.<ref name=":4">Dr. N. S. Ananta Rangacharya (2004) ''Prinicipal Upanishads, Volume 3, Brhdaranyakopanishat. Text, English Translation and Brief notes according to Sri Ranga Ramanujamuni.'' Bangalore: Sri Rama Printers (Pages 239 to 250)</ref>
In this kind of meditation one will have the view of Brahman in the deities Vak, Prana, Chakshus, Shruti, Manas and Hrdaya asd they gain the different kinds of atttainments. These are pratikopasanas and so they do not result in the attainment of Brahman.<ref name=":4">Dr. N. S. Ananta Rangacharya (2004) ''Prinicipal Upanishads, Volume 3, Brhdaranyakopanishat. Text, English Translation and Brief notes according to Sri Ranga Ramanujamuni.'' Bangalore: Sri Rama Printers (Pages 239 to 250)</ref>
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=== Path taken on release from sharira ===
In the second brahmana of the fourth adhyaya, Yajnavalkya explains to Janaka the answer to the question : where will you go when your are freed from this body? Janaka, not knowing the answer to this question, realizing the deep knowledge Yajnavalkya had, chose him as his Acharya and earnestly requests him to explain. Yajnavalkya speaks about the Purusha (being) who resides in the right eye and is named Indha, who is none other than Indra.<ref name=":5">Dr. N. S. Ananta Rangacharya (2004) ''Prinicipal Upanishads, Volume 3, Brhdaranyakopanishat. Text, English Translation and Brief notes according to Sri Ranga Ramanujamuni.'' Bangalore: Sri Rama Printers (Pages 251 to 256)</ref>
<blockquote> इन्धो ह वै नामैष योऽयं दक्षिणेऽक्षन् पुरुषः । (Brhd. Upan. 4.2.2)</blockquote><blockquote> अथैतद्वामेऽक्षणि पुरुषरूपमेषास्य पत्नी विराट् । (Brhd. Upan. 4.2.3)</blockquote>
The human form (पुरुषरूपम्) that is in the left eye is his wife Virat (विराट्)। The abode, food, location in the heart of this Purusa and his wife are elaborated. It is through "Hita" the net like veins in the heart that the wandering (those passing through cycles of birth and death) roam about. This Indha (Indra) is an exceptionally good food for that Atma (object of enjoyment to that individual who departs from this body through the sushumna nadi)
== Importance of Yajnavalkya ==
== Importance of Yajnavalkya ==
Yajnavalkya is honoured in several traditions. Saint Kulasekhara claims him as a great "Vaishnava Yogi". His references to some of the Avataras of Vishnu (Varaha and Vamana for instance) in a new light in [[Shatapatha Brahmana]], wherein he declares Vishnu as God Supreme, do attest to this certificate.<ref>Dr. K. S. Narayanacharya, ''Insights Into the Taittiriya Upanishad.'' Mysore : Kautilya Institute of National Studies (Mukundmala Verse 17)</ref>
Yajnavalkya is honoured in several traditions. Saint Kulasekhara claims him as a great "Vaishnava Yogi". His references to some of the Avataras of Vishnu (Varaha and Vamana for instance) in a new light in [[Shatapatha Brahmana]], wherein he declares Vishnu as God Supreme, do attest to this certificate.<ref>Dr. K. S. Narayanacharya, ''Insights Into the Taittiriya Upanishad.'' Mysore : Kautilya Institute of National Studies (Mukundmala Verse 17)</ref>