The Meaning of Human Existence

dharmanation · 16-02-2011, 12:52 AM

The Meaning of Human Existence

By Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya

"According to the ancient wisdom of Dharma, we exist to begin with because it’s our very innate nature to exist. The sacred scriptures of both Yoga and Sanatana Dharma teach us that our true, innermost nature is that we are atman, or eternal units of consciousness. We have the Absolute (Brahman, or God) as both our causative and substantial source, and as the ontological sustainer of our existential being. Having God as our underlying source, it necessarily follows that we naturally share in many of God’s essential attributive qualities. Because we participate in God’s innate attributes - and if not to a quantitatively equivalent degree, then certainly to a qualitative one - we too share in many of God’s qualities. One of those attributes that both the infinite Godhead and we as finite units of consciousness have in common is necessary existence. In other words, both God and we ourselves (atmans, or souls) are eternal by our inherent nature. God and individual atmans cannot but exist. To go out of existence is simply not within the realm of our capability.

Never was there a time when we came into being, and never will there be a time when we cease to exist. So, in a way, we exist because we cannot but exist, being purely spiritual beings in essence. Such is our nature, for it is the nature of God, the ultimate source of our being...."

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Aum Tat Sat

ferryman to the dead · 16-02-2011, 12:56 AM

Hindu huh...don't do to much delving into that I cannot pronouce the names...

measle_weasel · 16-02-2011, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dharmanation

The Meaning of Human Existence

By Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya

"According to the ancient wisdom of Dharma, we exist to begin with because it’s our very innate nature to exist. The sacred scriptures of both Yoga and Sanatana Dharma teach us that our true, innermost nature is that we are atman, or eternal units of consciousness. We have the Absolute (Brahman, or God) as both our causative and substantial source, and as the ontological sustainer of our existential being. Having God as our underlying source, it necessarily follows that we naturally share in many of God’s essential attributive qualities. Because we participate in God’s innate attributes - and if not to a quantitatively equivalent degree, then certainly to a qualitative one - we too share in many of God’s qualities. One of those attributes that both the infinite Godhead and we as finite units of consciousness have in common is necessary existence. In other words, both God and we ourselves (atmans, or souls) are eternal by our inherent nature. God and individual atmans cannot but exist. To go out of existence is simply not within the realm of our capability.

Never was there a time when we came into being, and never will there be a time when we cease to exist. So, in a way, we exist because we cannot but exist, being purely spiritual beings in essence. Such is our nature, for it is the nature of God, the ultimate source of our being...."

VISIT HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ENLIGHTENING ARTICLE:

http://www.dharmacentral.com/forum/c...uman-Existence

Please forward this information to all sincere spiritual seekers. Feel free to publish the entire article on your website, blog, Facebook or social site.

Aum Tat Sat

Makes sense.

dharmanation · 16-02-2011, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ferryman to the dead

Hindu huh...don't do to much delving into that I cannot pronouce the names...

No, not Hindu per se. Rather, Sanatana Dharma, the more spiritual and philosophical basis of "Hinduism" and many other later paths.

dharmanation · 16-02-2011, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by measle_weasel

Makes sense.

Thanks!

dharmanation · 16-02-2011, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by measle_weasel

Makes sense.

Thanks!

Please follow the link to read the entire article. It isn't too long.

torus · 16-02-2011, 01:04 AM

makes no sense to me as it introduces an extraneous factor which only serves to complicate the "issue".

"god"

torus · 16-02-2011, 01:06 AM

can't you just STOP. Do a complete and full STOP when reading things like, "Never was there a time when we came into being, and never will there be a time when we cease to exist."

Can't you just STOP? Do a complete and full STOP

the word · 16-02-2011, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dharmanation

The Meaning of Human Existence

By Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya

"According to the ancient wisdom of Dharma, we exist to begin with because it’s our very innate nature to exist. The sacred scriptures of both Yoga and Sanatana Dharma teach us that our true, innermost nature is that we are atman, or eternal units of consciousness. We have the Absolute (Brahman, or God) as both our causative and substantial source, and as the ontological sustainer of our existential being. Having God as our underlying source, it necessarily follows that we naturally share in many of God’s essential attributive qualities. Because we participate in God’s innate attributes - and if not to a quantitatively equivalent degree, then certainly to a qualitative one - we too share in many of God’s qualities. One of those attributes that both the infinite Godhead and we as finite units of consciousness have in common is necessary existence. In other words, both God and we ourselves (atmans, or souls) are eternal by our inherent nature. God and individual atmans cannot but exist. To go out of existence is simply not within the realm of our capability.

Never was there a time when we came into being, and never will there be a time when we cease to exist. So, in a way, we exist because we cannot but exist, being purely spiritual beings in essence. Such is our nature, for it is the nature of God, the ultimate source of our being...."

VISIT HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ENLIGHTENING ARTICLE:

http://www.dharmacentral.com/forum/c...uman-Existence

Please forward this information to all sincere spiritual seekers. Feel free to publish the entire article on your website, blog, Facebook or social site.

Aum Tat Sat

Self enlightment sounds great but it's nothing but a big lie.

dharmanation · 16-02-2011, 01:16 AM

Read the full article with an open mind and a loving heart, rather than merely mistakenly commenting on a tiny excerpt of it. Then read the many other articles on the site for further clarification.

ferryman to the dead · 16-02-2011, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by dharmanation

No, not Hindu per se. Rather, Sanatana Dharma, the more spiritual and philosophical basis of "Hinduism" and many other later paths.

OK, will check more of it out later....

the word · 16-02-2011, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dharmanation

Read the full article with an open mind and a loving heart, rather than merely mistakenly commenting on a tiny excerpt of it. Then read the many other articles on the site for further clarification.

It's all one big lie that has nothing to do with God. When a man tries to enlighten himself, there's no God around. God is chooses his bodies that he enlightens and makes them totally obedient to his power. It's impossible for man to this on his own.

torus · 16-02-2011, 01:26 AM

No further clarification required as the fundamental premise is already flawed.

torus · 16-02-2011, 01:30 AM

only man, the idiot chimp, would believe himself to be in possession of "sacred" scriptures.

ex_anser_ovo · 16-02-2011, 03:45 AM

I like window shopping!

truepositive · 16-02-2011, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by torus

only man, the idiot chimp, would believe himself to be in possession of "sacred" scriptures.

Where does it mention possession?

torus · 16-02-2011, 05:08 AM

"it’s our very innate nature to exist. The sacred scriptures of both Yoga and Sanatana Dharma teach us..."

torus · 16-02-2011, 05:10 AM

I can "own" the Yoga sutras of Patanjali. that kind of thing, no big deal.

indigonation · 16-02-2011, 05:19 AM

To meditate, and become as the gods, become immortal and break the cycle of reincarnation. As well as be successful (in whatever way you mean by that), live your life to the fullest, and enjoy life.
Its all explained here.

Joy of Satan: Brotherhood of the Serpent - High Priestess Maxine Dietrich Sermon's - YouTube

16-02-2011, 12:52 AM	#1
dharmanation Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 309	The Meaning of Human Existence The Meaning of Human Existence By Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya "According to the ancient wisdom of Dharma, we exist to begin with because it’s our very innate nature to exist. The sacred scriptures of both Yoga and Sanatana Dharma teach us that our true, innermost nature is that we are atman, or eternal units of consciousness. We have the Absolute (Brahman, or God) as both our causative and substantial source, and as the ontological sustainer of our existential being. Having God as our underlying source, it necessarily follows that we naturally share in many of God’s essential attributive qualities. Because we participate in God’s innate attributes - and if not to a quantitatively equivalent degree, then certainly to a qualitative one - we too share in many of God’s qualities. One of those attributes that both the infinite Godhead and we as finite units of consciousness have in common is necessary existence. In other words, both God and we ourselves (atmans, or souls) are eternal by our inherent nature. God and individual atmans cannot but exist. To go out of existence is simply not within the realm of our capability. Never was there a time when we came into being, and never will there be a time when we cease to exist. So, in a way, we exist because we cannot but exist, being purely spiritual beings in essence. Such is our nature, for it is the nature of God, the ultimate source of our being...." VISIT HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ENLIGHTENING ARTICLE: http://www.dharmacentral.com/forum/c...uman-Existence Please forward this information to all sincere spiritual seekers. Feel free to publish the entire article on your website, blog, Facebook or social site. Aum Tat Sat __________________ "We are here, as human beings, to transcend our merely human nature, and to re-embrace our true identity as eternal spiritual beings. The basis of the 'human' is the spiritual." - Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya http://www.dharmacentral.com

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torus Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5,957	makes no sense to me as it introduces an extraneous factor which only serves to complicate the "issue". "god" __________________ freedom is an inside job Hastiness and superficiality are the psychic diseases of the twentieth century, and more than anywhere else this disease is reflected in the press. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

16-02-2011, 01:06 AM	#8
torus Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5,957	can't you just STOP. Do a complete and full STOP when reading things like, "Never was there a time when we came into being, and never will there be a time when we cease to exist." Can't you just STOP? Do a complete and full STOP __________________ freedom is an inside job Hastiness and superficiality are the psychic diseases of the twentieth century, and more than anywhere else this disease is reflected in the press. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Last edited by torus; 16-02-2011 at 01:07 AM.

16-02-2011, 01:16 AM	#10
dharmanation Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 309	Read the full article with an open mind and a loving heart, rather than merely mistakenly commenting on a tiny excerpt of it. Then read the many other articles on the site for further clarification. __________________ "We are here, as human beings, to transcend our merely human nature, and to re-embrace our true identity as eternal spiritual beings. The basis of the 'human' is the spiritual." - Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya http://www.dharmacentral.com

16-02-2011, 01:26 AM	#13
torus Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5,957	No further clarification required as the fundamental premise is already flawed. __________________ freedom is an inside job Hastiness and superficiality are the psychic diseases of the twentieth century, and more than anywhere else this disease is reflected in the press. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

16-02-2011, 12:56 AM	#2
ferryman to the dead Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 3,295	Hindu huh...don't do to much delving into that I cannot pronouce the names...

16-02-2011, 01:30 AM	#14
torus Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5,957	only man, the idiot chimp, would believe himself to be in possession of "sacred" scriptures. __________________ freedom is an inside job Hastiness and superficiality are the psychic diseases of the twentieth century, and more than anywhere else this disease is reflected in the press. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

16-02-2011, 03:45 AM	#15
ex_anser_ovo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Always carry a towel. Posts: 1,228	I like window shopping!

16-02-2011, 05:08 AM	#17
torus Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5,957	"it’s our very innate nature to exist. The sacred scriptures of both Yoga and Sanatana Dharma teach us..." __________________ freedom is an inside job Hastiness and superficiality are the psychic diseases of the twentieth century, and more than anywhere else this disease is reflected in the press. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

16-02-2011, 05:10 AM	#18
torus Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5,957	I can "own" the Yoga sutras of Patanjali. that kind of thing, no big deal. __________________ freedom is an inside job Hastiness and superficiality are the psychic diseases of the twentieth century, and more than anywhere else this disease is reflected in the press. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn