Tattva-viveka
Tattva-viveka
Sri Caitanya Sangha
Swami B. V. Tripurari -- Swami Call 21-07-11: What Determines A Sadhaka's Attraction?
1 hour 1 minutes Posted Jul 11, 2021 at 7:06 pm.
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1 min:

We see Sadhakas become attracted to or inspired by different angas of bhakti. Is that attraction a result of karmic disposition, bhakti giving special mercy in that direction, or is it the will of the jiva in response to the mercy of bhakti.

7 minute:

Can you please elaborate on the inner eye mentioned in this comment?

"The eye is necessary: divya-darśan [divine vision], dīkṣā [initiation]. Dīkṣā means to acquire such an eye, the inner eye. Divya-jñān [divine knowledge] is a second eye, another eye within. At the sacred thread ceremony, the upanayana is meant to be imparted: another eye to see things around you. This is the eye of judgement, a theistic eye."

16 min

If someone's inner vision reveals aspects of Bhagavan and awakens feelings for Him that aren't relatable or supported by others in their life, should one simply remain silent in solitude, prayerful that someone supportive will come?

27 min

Being mainly drawn to this feeling of friendly love with Krsna as the lovely cowherd boy, how do we develop our attraction to other forms of the Lord? How do we develop our relationship with Radharani?

33 min

Two statements:

1) Krishna is merciful to the most fallen

2) He rarely gives Bhava and Prema

How to harmonise these two statements?

44 min

I saw in a post by Swami Ashram about the paintings of then and now. Is it entirely by the grace of the guru that someone can see that window (into the spiritual world) in order to capture and transmit and also perceive as it is? Could you elaborate on this further please.

49 min

Today is the day of Ratha Yatra. Can you say some words on this?