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To understand God, our relationship with God, our duty, we need to do it scientifically. Vijñānam may be broken down into 2 parts; viśeṣa-jñānam. Jñānam is ordinary theoretical knowledge, and viśeṣatā adds in the practical element to knowledge. Simply knowing that God exists is just theoretical knowledge, but practising godly activities is known as vijñānam. Just as we apply our materially obtained theoretical knowledge at work, similarly, we must apply knowledge from scriptures to our daily lives, and that practice is known as devotional service. | |||
Srila Prabhupada's books, lectures, conversations and letters offer a comprehensive presentation of this essential subject as seen in the Vaniquotes '''[[Vaniquotes:Category:Vijnana|Vijnana]]''' category. An introduction from his books is given below in the following | Srila Prabhupada's books, lectures, conversations and letters offer a comprehensive presentation of this essential subject as seen in the Vaniquotes '''[[Vaniquotes:Category:Vijnana|Vijnana]]''' category. An introduction from his books is given below in the following 7 quotes. | ||
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== Quotes from Srila Prabhupada's books == | == Quotes from Srila Prabhupada's books == | ||
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{{VaniQuotebox| | {{VaniQuotebox|The Supreme Personality of Godhead is by nature full of joy. To enjoy His transcendental bliss, He expands into vijnana-maya, prana-maya, jnana-maya and anna-maya|The Supreme Personality of Godhead is by nature full of joy. To enjoy His transcendental bliss, He expands into vijñāna-maya, prāṇa-maya, jñāna-maya and anna-maya. In the field of activities the living entity is considered to be the enjoyer, and different from him is the ānanda-maya. '''(Bhagavad-gītā 13.5)'''}} | ||
{{VaniQuotebox| | {{VaniQuotebox|The Brahma-samhita is vijnanam as realized by Brahma's transcendental experience, and in that way he presented the form and the pastimes of Krsna in the transcendental abode|Transcendental knowledge has to be accepted by the descending process of disciplic succession, as Brahmā presents the knowledge of Kṛṣṇa in the Brahma-saṁhitā. The Brahma-saṁhitā is vijñānam as realized by Brahmā’s transcendental experience, and in that way he presented the form and the pastimes of Kṛṣṇa in the transcendental abode. This knowledge is ajñāna-bhidāpamārjanam, that which can smash all kinds of speculation in ignorance. '''(Kṛṣṇa Book, Chapter 2)'''}} | ||
{{VaniQuotebox| | {{VaniQuotebox|In the human form of life, one should come to the position of jnana and vijnana|In the human form of life, one should come to the position of jñāna and vijñāna, but despite this great opportunity if one does not develop knowledge and practical application of knowledge through the help of a spiritual master and the śāstras—in other words, if one misuses this opportunity—then in the next life he is sure to be born in a species of nonmoving living entities. '''(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 4.22.33)'''}} | ||
{{VaniQuotebox| | {{VaniQuotebox|Jnana refers to knowledge of self as distinguished from non-self, or in other words, knowledge that the spirit soul is not the body. Vijnana refers to specific knowledge of the spirit soul's constitutional position and his relationship to the Supreme Soul|Jñāna refers to knowledge of self as distinguished from non-self, or in other words, knowledge that the spirit soul is not the body. Vijñāna refers to specific knowledge of the spirit soul's constitutional position and his relationship to the Supreme Soul. '''(Bhagavad-gītā 3.41)'''}} | ||
{{VaniQuotebox| | {{VaniQuotebox|Jnana, or knowledge, means to understand one's constitutional position, and vijnana refers to practical application of that knowledge in life|Jñāna, or knowledge, means to understand one's constitutional position, and vijñāna refers to practical application of that knowledge in life. In the human form of life, one should come to the position of jñāna and vijñāna, but despite this great opportunity if one does not develop knowledge and practical application of knowledge through the help of a spiritual master and the śāstras—in other words, if one misuses this opportunity—then in the next life he is sure to be born in a species of nonmoving living entities. '''(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 4.22.33)'''}} | ||
{{VaniQuotebox| | {{VaniQuotebox|Knowledge of the Supreme Lord is very confidential, and the supreme knowledge by which one understands Him furthers the liberation of all living entities. This knowledge is vijnana|Vijñāna refers to the activities that liberate one from the ignorance of material existence. As stated in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (2.9.31): jñānaṁ parama-guhyaṁ me yad vijñāna-samanvitam. Knowledge of the Supreme Lord is very confidential, and the supreme knowledge by which one understands Him furthers the liberation of all living entities. This knowledge is vijñāna. '''(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 5.5.10-13)'''}} | ||
{{VaniQuotebox| | {{VaniQuotebox|Lord Krsna, however, knows everything in detail. Therefore His knowledge is vijnana-ghana because it does not have any of the defects of material science|The Supreme Personality of Godhead's deep scientific knowledge is concentrated to the supreme point. For example, medical science knows some things superficially, but doctors do not know exactly how things happen in the body. Lord Kṛṣṇa, however, knows everything in detail. Therefore His knowledge is vijñāna-ghana because it does not have any of the defects of material science. '''(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 4.21.34)'''}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:09, 22 November 2020
To understand God, our relationship with God, our duty, we need to do it scientifically. Vijñānam may be broken down into 2 parts; viśeṣa-jñānam. Jñānam is ordinary theoretical knowledge, and viśeṣatā adds in the practical element to knowledge. Simply knowing that God exists is just theoretical knowledge, but practising godly activities is known as vijñānam. Just as we apply our materially obtained theoretical knowledge at work, similarly, we must apply knowledge from scriptures to our daily lives, and that practice is known as devotional service.
Srila Prabhupada's books, lectures, conversations and letters offer a comprehensive presentation of this essential subject as seen in the Vaniquotes Vijnana category. An introduction from his books is given below in the following 7 quotes.
Quotes from Srila Prabhupada's books
Vijnana - explore more within this category.
Vanipedia has now over 903 introductory articles compiled from Srila Prabhupada's books under the series titled Essential Subjects. All these articles can be seen in the Table of Content on the right side of this article and also here in this Umbrella Category. Browse through them to relish the breadth and depth of Srila Prabhupada's teachings - There is a subject for everyone.