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English Translation of Acharya Pujyapada swami’s Ishtopadesh – Deliberation (vivechana) and Poetic Translation by Acharya shri Vidyasagarji maharaj Utthanika (Prelude): Here, the disciple asks, “Why do pudgals (matter particles) become bound? That is, why and how does the soul continuously bind […]

English Translation of Acharya Pujyapada swami’s Ishtopadesh – Deliberation (vivechana) and Poetic Translation by Acharya shri Vidyasagarji maharaj Utthanika (Prelude): A thinker or contemplator, one who engages in deep reflection (bhavak), attains self-awareness (pratibodha) and reasons with themselves:“No, this cannot be […]

English Translation of Acharya Pujyapada swami’s Ishtopadesh – Deliberation (vivechana) and Poetic Translation by Acharya shri Vidyasagarji maharaj Utthanika (Prelude): The one who contemplates wonders about the relationship between the soul and the physical matter, such as the body. It is […]

English Translation of Acharya Pujyapada swami’s Ishtopadesh – Deliberation (vivechana) and Poetic Translation by Acharya shri Vidyasagarji maharaj Utthanika (Prelude): The contemplative mind wonders: What is the outcome of attachment to the body and related entities? What does one truly gain […]

English Translation of Acharya Pujyapada swami’s Ishtopadesh – Deliberation (vivechana) and Poetic Translation by Acharya shri Vidyasagarji maharaj Utthanika (Prelude): Here, the disciple inquires: “How can one cultivate detachment (nirmamata)?” This question addresses the methods for contemplating and practicing detachment. The […]

English Translation of Acharya Pujyapada swami’s Ishtopadesh – Deliberation (vivechana) and Poetic Translation by Acharya shri Vidyasagarji maharaj Utthanika (Prelude): Here, the disciple raises an important question: “Bhagavan! If the bondage between the soul (atma dravya) and the karmic matter (karma […]