Kenopanishad: Recent Episodes
Aurobind Padiyath
One of the ten major Upanishads of Indian Vedic philosophy on the spiritual experiences for humankind. An esoteric work of high intellectual analysis.
Final part of the Upanishad explaining the importance of the Sravana, Manana and Nidhidhyasanam for the spiritual seeker of mediocre intellect through the allegorical story.
The allegorical story of Devas and the Yaksha is used by the Upanishad to drive in the philosophy of the earlier two chapters to those who cannot grasp the subtle message of the Upanishad.
The most important part of the Upanishad, the second chapter. Discussion between the teacher and the student continues. The teachers affirming that if the student thinks he knows who he is, indeed he has misconstrued himself as an object and not the subject. To remove this distortion in understanding the teacher explains the reality in a manner upon which when the student meditates he is able to remove his delusion. Also addressed in this is the nature of Awareness in our every monetary experiences to the effect the teacher says if one does not grasp it in this life the entire life itself is a waste.
Day 03 of the series. Discussing the mantras from 1.3 to 1.8. The instructions from the Guru to the question of the disciple in mantra no 1 is all about the mystical and philosophical approach to the reality and Truth behind our experiences through which we can know who we really are.
Continuing the metaphysical inquiry into one own experiences and analysis of the verses 1 to 5 for this purpose.
Introduction to the text and the qualifications needed for understanding the text. How important is the journey inward for mental stability and understanding the reality. Verses 1 and 2 as introduction