John wrote: > Guru Dev did NOT argue for the superiority of > Advaita Vedanta. That is abundantly clear in > his available discourses and material that has > been compiled over the decades... > You are incorrect; almost every word said by Guru Dev, in private or in public, was in support of Adwaita Vedanta as superior to all dualistic systems. Guru Dev compared those who don't understand the nature of the Absolute, to 'stray dogs'.
Adwaita refers to the nature of the Self, (Atman), as being identical to the Brahman, (Paramatman). Brahman, the Absolute, according to Swami Brahmananda Saraswati, is the only reality, and that you are That: Sat-Chit-Ananda. There is no higher Truth than the Truth - Sanatam Dharma, according to Guru Dev. "You are yourself a part of the Sat-Chit-Anand the Absolute Bliss Consciousness - of the Almighty, but out of ignorance don't make the mistake of going here and there in the manner of stray dogs wagging the tails, as taking pleasure in worldliness pushes a return experience." - Swami Brahmanand Saraswati In fact, the President of India addressed Swami Brahmanada Saraswati as 'Vedanta Incarnate'. All the Shankaracharyas teach Adwaita Vedanta, based on the teachings of the Adi Shankaracharaya. Source: 'Droplets of Nectar' By Swami Brahmanand Saraswati Beacon Light of the Himalayas: http://tinyurl.com/ydl84gy Advaita Vedanta: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advaita_vedanta
