VEDANTA FOR BEGINNERS -16. SWAMI SIVANANDA
Tuesday, July 28, 2020.10:38. AM. 1. Introduction - 16 16.Method Of Vedantic Sadhana ------------------------------------------ Method Of Vedantic Sadhana : Sravana, Manana and Nididhyasana are the three stages of Vedantic Sadhana. Sravana is hearing of the Truth. The Abheda-Bodha-Vakya should be heard from the Brahmanishtha-Guru. Then Vedantic scriptures and treatises have to be carefully studied for the purpose of properly grasping the meaning of the great Mahavakyas. Vedantic Granthas are of two kinds: the Pramana-granthas and the Prameya-granthas. One should always study standard works on Vedanta. A complete and exhaustive treatise on the subject has to be studied with the greatest care. Then only the full knowledge of Vedanta will dawn. Works like the Advaitasiddhi, Chitsukhi, Khandanakhandakhadya, Brahmasutras, etc., are :- Pramana-granthas, for they refute other theories and establish the Advaita-Tattva through logic and argumentation. Works like the Upanishads, the Bhagavadgita