"What is the meaning of Brahm-Gyani or Brahm-Rishi"
In literal translation, one who knows Brahm, is Brahm-Gyani.
And the one who has established himself in Brahm –absorbed himself completely and only with Brahm – detached from the worldly desires - who had removed his ego and adopted all saintly qualities, was known as Brahm-Rishi in the ancient times. It was mostly used in Puranas as a title to describe certain Rishis or sages of the past.
However, now a days, it has become a self-adopted title by some popular and famous religious/spiritual leaders or Gurus. Few religious organizations also offer this title to those who fulfill their requirements.
In literal sense, we may give different meanings to the words Brahm-Gyani and Brahm-Rishi - but practically both are same. Because Gyan has no meaning without its practical implementation – it is useless, unless it is adopted in day to day life.
Therefore, Brahm-Gyani is the term mostly used in ancient scriptures and Gurubani – for the one who is steadfast in living his life according to the Brahm-Gyana.
The state of mind of a Brahm-Gyani is explained in great details in Bhagvad Geeta and Sukhmani Sahib.
In the Sukhmani Sahib, the characteristics of a Brahm-Gyani is laid out in this shloka:
He sees none other than the One.
O Nanak, these are the qualities of the Brahm Gyani.
In Bhagavad Geeta, such a person is called ‘Sthitpragna’ – literally meaning ‘steadfast in Gyana’.
Arjun asked:
"O Keshava (Krishna) what is the description of him who has absorbed his mind in steady Gyana and who is merged in the super-conscious state?
How does one of steady Gyana speak, how does he sit, how does he walk?"
Lord Krishna replied:
And is satisfied in the self by the Self, then he is said to be the one of steady Gyana (wisdom)”
"To be continued"
'Rajan Sachdeva'
In literal translation, one who knows Brahm, is Brahm-Gyani.
And the one who has established himself in Brahm –absorbed himself completely and only with Brahm – detached from the worldly desires - who had removed his ego and adopted all saintly qualities, was known as Brahm-Rishi in the ancient times. It was mostly used in Puranas as a title to describe certain Rishis or sages of the past.
However, now a days, it has become a self-adopted title by some popular and famous religious/spiritual leaders or Gurus. Few religious organizations also offer this title to those who fulfill their requirements.
In literal sense, we may give different meanings to the words Brahm-Gyani and Brahm-Rishi - but practically both are same. Because Gyan has no meaning without its practical implementation – it is useless, unless it is adopted in day to day life.
Therefore, Brahm-Gyani is the term mostly used in ancient scriptures and Gurubani – for the one who is steadfast in living his life according to the Brahm-Gyana.
The state of mind of a Brahm-Gyani is explained in great details in Bhagvad Geeta and Sukhmani Sahib.
In the Sukhmani Sahib, the characteristics of a Brahm-Gyani is laid out in this shloka:
“Man Saacha mukh Saacha soi
Avar na paikhay aikas binu koi
Nanak eh lachhan Brahm-Gyani hoi”
The True One (Almighty God) is on his mind, and the True One is upon his lips. He sees none other than the One.
O Nanak, these are the qualities of the Brahm Gyani.
In Bhagavad Geeta, such a person is called ‘Sthitpragna’ – literally meaning ‘steadfast in Gyana’.
Arjun asked:
“Sthitpragnasya kaa bhaashaa, smaadhisthasya Keshava
Sthitdheeh kim prabhaashet, kimaaseet, vrajait kim”
(Bhagavad Geeta 2 – 54)
"O Keshava (Krishna) what is the description of him who has absorbed his mind in steady Gyana and who is merged in the super-conscious state?
How does one of steady Gyana speak, how does he sit, how does he walk?"
Lord Krishna replied:
“Prajahaati yadaa kaamaan sarvaan paratha manogtaan
Aatmany-aivaatmanaa tushthah sthitpragnastad-uchyatay”
(Bhagavad Geeta 2-55)
“When a person completely casts off all the desires of the mind O’ Paartha (Arjuna)And is satisfied in the self by the Self, then he is said to be the one of steady Gyana (wisdom)”
"To be continued"
'Rajan Sachdeva'
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ReplyDeleteWell said dear Rajan Sachbeva Ji .
ReplyDeleteWah ji wah! Have had this question in my mind for quite some time now. Thank you loads, Uncle Ji, for having cleared this out as well. Dhan Nirankar Ji.
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