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MIND, MATTER AND GOD : JIVA, JADA AND ISVARA M.M.NINAN Shri Vallabhacharya (1479-1531). Pure non-dualism or Suddha Advaita (Shuddhadvait) philosophy is given by Shri Vallabhacharya in the 15th century AD. Vallabhacharya asserts that jiva (soul), ajiva (Matter) and God, together form one reality which he defines as Brahman. As opposed to Shankaracharya, he asserts that the souls and Nature (universe) are not illusion but real since it is both part of God. God or the Supreme Being is believed to be the whole (purna), whereas, individual soul is a part (amsha) of it. Soul, itself, is Brahm with one attribute bliss or happiness (Ānand). While Shankara considers both <strong>Jiva</strong> and Prakriti (the soul, Nature (universe)) and everything else is Brahman but look different because of the illusion created by the ignorance (avidyā) and veil of maya. The individual soul is not the Supreme (Satcitananda) clouded by the force of avidya, but is itself Brahman, with one attribute (ananda) rendered imperceptible. Unlike Advaita, the world of Maya is not regarded as unreal, since Maya is nothing else than a power of 138
MIND, MATTER AND GOD : JIVA, JADA AND ISVARA M.M.NINAN Ishvara. He is not only the creator of the universe but is the universe itself. Vallabha cites the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad account, that Brahman desired to become many, and he became the multitude of individual souls and the world. Although Brahman is not known, He is known when He manifests Himself through the world. They appear distinct only unitl one is identified as part God. Because of the internal plurality of form Brahman is a Person. Brahman as such cannot be nirguna since there is plurality of nature within. “The grace of God” and “brahmsambandh,” (the relationship sambandh or union of the soul with Brahman alone can transform the ordinary jiv (soul) to Pushti jiv (prosperous soul). This is called “Pushti marg” which emphasizes Bhakthi as a means to be active part of Brahman in service, Sri Vallabhacharya describes "Sayujya Mukti" as a form of liberation wherein a <strong>Jiva</strong> will enjoy all the cherished desires along with the chief form of Divinity. This Sayuja Mukti is also referred as "Nitya Lila Pravesha" or entering the eternal sports of Divinity which is attained only by the special Grace of God.” As a part of the Vaishnavite tradition, the God is identified as Krishna. Bhakti is the means of salvation, though Jnana is also useful. Chaitanya Prabhu also lived during his period who also used Singing and dancing as a means of identification with Supreme Brahman in his Saguna form. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486 – 1534 AD) 139
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