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| title = <!-- Write the name of the title --> | | title = <!-- Write the name of the title -->Artha and Paramártha | ||
| image = <!--Write image name eg. Example.jpg, do not include "File:" --> | | image = <!--Write image name eg. Example.jpg, do not include "File:" --> | ||
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| speaker = <!-- Write the name of the speaker -->[[Shrii Shrii Anandamurti]] | | speaker = <!-- Write the name of the speaker -->[[Shrii Shrii Anandamurti]] | ||
| date = <!-- Date-->1978 November | | date = <!-- Date-->1978 November 4 | ||
| time = <!-- Time or Morning/Evening -->Evening | | time = <!-- Time or Morning/Evening -->Evening | ||
| place = <!-- Location -->Kolkata, India | | place = <!-- Location -->Kolkata, India | ||
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| also known as = <!--Other names --> | | also known as = <!--Other names --> | ||
| language = English | | language = English | ||
| topic = <!-- Topic --> | | topic = <!-- Topic -->Permanently free | ||
| event = <!-- Event, if any --> | | event = <!-- Event, if any --> | ||
| included in = [[Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 4]] | | included in = [[Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 4]] | ||
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''''' | '''''Artha and Paramártha''''' is a discourse given by [[Shrii Shrii Anandamurti]] in Kolkata, India. The discourse was delivered in English on the morning of 1978 November 4. This discourse is the tenth chapter of [[Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 4]].<ref name="AV4">{{cite book|title=Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 4|author=Shrii Shrii Anandamurti}}</ref> | ||
== Synopsis == | == Synopsis == | ||
{{Quote box|width=360px|bgcolor=|align=left|quoted=1|salign=right|quote=To live in this physical world, to preserve our existence, Artha or money is essential. However, we also require Paramártha. Paramártha is that factor which brings about the permanent cessation of the triple afflictions. Here permanent cessation means cessation of those afflictions which, once removed, will never return again in the future. That Artha which brings permanent relief from the pangs of hunger, which is the instrument of permanent cessation, is called “Paramártha”.|source=Shrii Shrii Anandamurti}} | {{Quote box|width=360px|bgcolor=|align=left|quoted=1|salign=right|quote=To live in this physical world, to preserve our existence, Artha or money is essential. However, we also require Paramártha. Paramártha is that factor which brings about the permanent cessation of the triple afflictions. Here permanent cessation means cessation of those afflictions which, once removed, will never return again in the future. That Artha which brings permanent relief from the pangs of hunger, which is the instrument of permanent cessation, is called “Paramártha”.|source=Shrii Shrii Anandamurti}} | ||
Anandamurti starts the discourse by saying that human beings are bound by fetters on all three levels (physical, psychic and spiritual). Shiva, on the other hand is free from all bondage. Anandamurti then explains that people get some temporary relief from these shackles with the help of food or money but only the attainment of complete liberation through merging with God can satisfy all their longings (Artha vs Paramartha). Anandamurti goes on saying that although ''Maya'' (Creative Principle, One aspect of Máyá is the power to cause the illusion that the finite created objects are the ultimate truth) has such a strong hold on | Anandamurti starts the discourse by saying that human beings are bound by fetters on all three levels (physical, psychic and spiritual). [[Shiva]], on the other hand is free from all bondage. Anandamurti then explains that people get some temporary relief from these shackles with the help of food or money but only the attainment of complete liberation through merging with God can satisfy all their longings (''Artha'' vs ''Paramartha''). Anandamurti goes on saying that although ''Maya'' (Creative Principle, One aspect of Máyá is the power to cause the illusion that the finite created objects are the ultimate truth) has such a strong hold on the human mind, one should never forget that her power belongs to the Infinite entity. The best thing to do is to take shelter in the lap of [[Parama Purusa]] and remember that He is our beloved father.<ref name="AV4"/> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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| title = [[Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 4]] | | title = [[Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 4]] | ||
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| with = ''[[ | | with = ''[[Artha and Paramártha]]'' | ||
| before = ''[[ | | before = ''[[Parama Puruśa Doesn't Hate Anyone]]'' | ||
| after = ''[[ | | after = ''[[Which Is the Right Path? | ||
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{{S-end}} | {{S-end}} | ||