Activity of Alexander Zeugin
- Alexander Zeugin commented on the blog ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [41]Note 1: Rāhu, in Indian texts, is one of the nine major astronomical bodies (navagraha). It causes lunar and solar eclipses.
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [41] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/420/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-40) Gātha 39 In spite of your limitless craving, the sense-objects...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [40] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/419/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-39) Gātha 38 What taste is there in the bitter poison of...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [39] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/418/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-38) Gātha 37 Long-life, wealth and (strong and beautiful) body,...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [38] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/417/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-37) Gātha 36 Every living being carries in him that deep pit of...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [37] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/415/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-36) Gātha 35 The one who is blinded by the (lust of) sense-pleasures...
- Alexander Zeugin commented on the blog ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [36]Note 1: Yāma, the personified death or god of death. For a meditation on soul surviving death is in theKaṭha Upaniṣad: The sacrifice of Naciketas Nakecitas, cf. ‘Saṁvara [part 230-231]’...Read more
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [36] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/414/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-35) Gātha 34 Under the spell of delusion (moha), both, the son and...
Note 1:
Yāma, the personified death or god of death. For a meditation on soul surviving death is in theKaṭha Upaniṣad: The sacrifice of Naciketas Nakecitas, cf.
‘Saṁvara [part 230-231]’...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [35] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/410/atmanusasana-–-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-guṇabhadra-ca-818–900-ad-34) Gātha 33 Worthy saints who have vanquished delusion (moha) and are disciples...
- Alexander Zeugin commented on the blog ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [34]Note 3: Airāvata (or Airāvaṇa) Indra’s Elephant. For the detailed description see ‘Saṁvara [part 2098]’ https://www.facebook.com/groups/692614454130155/permalink/1718877228170534. Airāvata is also one of the...Read more
- Alexander Zeugin commented on the blog ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [34]Note 2: Bṛhaspati – the god of wisdom and devotion.
- Alexander Zeugin commented on the blog ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [34]Note 1: Explanatory note: In the previous verse (verse 31), the importance of merit (puṇya) was emphasized. The same point-of-view has been strengthened in the present verse. If own-effort (pauruṣa) were the only source of attaining...Read more
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [34] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/409/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-33) Gātha 32 The extremely mighty Indra, who had Bṛhaspati [note 2]...
Note 1:
Explanatory note:
In the previous verse (verse 31), the importance of merit (puṇya) was emphasized. The same point-of-view has been strengthened in the present verse. If own-effort (pauruṣa) were the only source of attaining...
Note 2:
Bṛhaspati – the god of wisdom and devotion.
Note 3:
Airāvata (or Airāvaṇa) Indra’s Elephant. For the detailed description see
‘Saṁvara [part 2098]’ https://www.facebook.com/groups/692614454130155/permalink/1718877228170534.
Airāvata is also one of the...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [33] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/408/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-32) Gātha 31 O worthy soul! Acquire merit (puṇya). Even bizarre...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [32] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/406/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-31) Gātha 30 O worthy soul! For securing dharma (piety), wealth,...
- Alexander Zeugin commented on the blog ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [31]Note 1: Explanatory note: It is a well-known and established worldly custom that the true brave does not attack anyone who is overtly coward, unprotected, not guilty, unarmed, and exhibits the sign of surrender (e.g., blades of grass...Read more
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [31] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/405/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-30) Gātha 29 When the hunters do not hesitate to kill even the doe...
Note 1:
Explanatory note:
It is a well-known and established worldly custom that the true brave does not attack anyone who is overtly coward, unprotected, not guilty, unarmed, and exhibits the sign of surrender (e.g., blades of grass...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [30] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/404/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-29) Gātha 28 O worthy soul! Evil-passions (vyasana), like hunting,...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [29] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/403/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-28) Gātha 27 There is no demerit (pāpa) in mere sensual enjoyment,...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [28] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/400/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-27) Gātha 26 See, so long as dharma fills the mind through and...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [27] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/399/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-26) Gātha 25 The dharma can be pursued through the mind (mana), the...
- Alexander Zeugin commented on the blog ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [25]Note 1: Explanatory note: Ācārya Umāsvāmī’s Tattvārthasūtra: Auspicious activity – śubhayoga – is the cause of merit (puṇya) and inauspicious activity – aśubhayoga – is the cause of demerit...Read more
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [27] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/399/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-26) Gātha 25 The dharma can be pursued through the mind (mana), the...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [26] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/398/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-25) Gātha 24 The men who, out of delusion (moha), wipe out dharma...
- Alexander Zeugin published a blog post ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [25] in the group Studies(← … https://www.om-arham.org/blog/view/397/atmanusasana-%E2%80%93-precept-on-the-soul-by-acarya-gu%E1%B9%87abhadra-ca-818%E2%80%93900-ad-24) Gātha 23 Knowledgeable men aver that, for sure,...
Note 1:
Explanatory note:
Ācārya Umāsvāmī’s Tattvārthasūtra:
Auspicious activity – śubhayoga – is the cause of merit (puṇya) and inauspicious activity – aśubhayoga – is the cause of demerit...
Note 1:
Rāhu, in Indian texts, is one of the nine major astronomical bodies (navagraha). It causes lunar and solar eclipses.