Sri Ishopanisad Introduction summary notes MRdd
NYAYA ie Bhagavatam Vedanta Sutra
Bhagavad Gita is actually Sruti and Smriti, because these are the words of God and at the same time it
is the part of historical narration, Mahabharata.
Vedas give universal and axiomatic wisdom, other 5 systems of philosophy interpret Vedas in the way
that support their philosophy.
Progression in SP-s books:
BG is Vedic, SB Vaishnava, CC & NoD Gaudiya Vaishnava literature.
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SADHYA (Krishna) goal
SADHANA (bhakti) means
1) established through Isho (establishes the Absolute Truth as a person) & BG (establishes the
person's identity it is Krishna)
2) explained through NoD (explains what is so attractive about goal) & NoI (how to go along the
means)
These 4 books give us foundational knowledge that we need for our spiritual advancement.
INTRODUCTION TO SRI ISHOPANISHAD.