Reading from The Six Systems of Vedic Philosophy
http://mahaprabhu.net/test/Sad-darshana.pdf

Maharaj begins with discussion of the Concept of Liberation as it is defined in the nyaya system.  Attained in three stages — sravana, manana and nididhyasana — liberation is the highest level to which a jnani can aspire.  On the other hand, bhakti practitioners take the path of faith, surrender and devotional service which leads to the transcendental world, a plane higher than liberation.

In the second part of the session, Maharaj discusses the Concept of God and the three arguments given by the nyaya philosophers for the existence of God:

• the causal argument,
• the existence of adrsta meaning “the unseen” or fate, and
• scriptural testimony.

Regarding scriptural testimony, Maharaj points to the critical role played by Gurudev.  Bhagavad Gita was around for thousands of years, yet it was not widely understood in the modern age until Srila Prabhupada presented it to the world.

Here is the recording of 17 May 2009 satsanga.

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