Srila Bhaktivinoda Thākura explains that the spiritual path is composed of three components: Sambandha, Abhidheya and Prayojana. Without proper Sambandha, we may not be able to reach the goal.
Given the importance of proper philosophical understanding, can you please explain how to understand the apparent "evolution" of Vaishnava philosophy from Ramanuja, Madhva Acharya, to Lord Chaitanya in this context.
What is the outcome of sincere devotees who follow variant philosophical understandings for example those from accepted Sampradaya's who don't view Lord Chaitanya as Visnu Tatva?
In the case of associating with Vaishnavas of different philosophical understandings, is Kirtan & bhajan more important? 🙏
It's like a stair, that revealed progressively higher levels of understanding, starting with Buddhism, then Sankaracarya, and finally the Vaishnava acaryas. Each of the four Vaishnava acaryas revealed an important philosophical conclusion and Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu revealed the final conclusion.
Some may come directly to the conclusion of Mahaprabhu, while others may start by some of the lower steps of the stair and progress from there.
Bhaktivinoda Thakura predicted that eventually Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu will accepted by followers of other lines and religions, recently He was accepted by the heads of the Madva Sampradaya. Gradually He may be accepted by other Sampradayas, bringing everyone togueter.
Thank you Prabhu. 🙏
Given the importance of proper philosophical understanding, can you please explain how to understand the apparent "evolution" of Vaishnava philosophy from Ramanuja, Madhva Acharya, to Lord Chaitanya in this context.
What is the outcome of sincere devotees who follow variant philosophical understandings for example those from accepted Sampradaya's who don't view Lord Chaitanya as Visnu Tatva?
In the case of associating with Vaishnavas of different philosophical understandings, is Kirtan & bhajan more important? 🙏
It's like a stair, that revealed progressively higher levels of understanding, starting with Buddhism, then Sankaracarya, and finally the Vaishnava acaryas. Each of the four Vaishnava acaryas revealed an important philosophical conclusion and Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu revealed the final conclusion.
Some may come directly to the conclusion of Mahaprabhu, while others may start by some of the lower steps of the stair and progress from there.
Bhaktivinoda Thakura predicted that eventually Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu will accepted by followers of other lines and religions, recently He was accepted by the heads of the Madva Sampradaya. Gradually He may be accepted by other Sampradayas, bringing everyone togueter.