Tuesday, September 29, 2015

How is an avatar different from a Jnani; or how can there be an avatar as distinct from the universe?

Devotee:  The avatars are said to be more glorious than the self-realised jnanis. Maya does not affect them from birth; divine powers are manifest; new religions are started; and so on.

Ramana Maharishi:  (1) “Jnani tvatmaiva me matam.” (2) “Sarvam khalvidam brahma.” How is an avatar different from a Jnani; or how can there be an avatar as distinct from the universe?

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