Satguru Webinar: The Stages of Unfoldment in Saiva Siddhanta - Part 4

In today’s satsang, Satguru Bodhinatha explains the last part of the topic: stages of unfoldment in Saiva Siddhanta. The jnana pada focuses on the repeated practise of the unspeakable nirvikalpa samadhi, from which the jnani returns to consciousness more and more. The jnana pada is also called the san marga, meaning "true path," for here God is our dearest beloved, implying transcendence of individuality and merger with the Divine. The patavi is sayujya (சாயுச்சியம்)— "union" with God.

Yogaswami’s profound quote: "There is no ‘all’, for you alone exist. All are you" resonates very well with Jnana Pada. Satguru reinforces the unique definition of Jnana Pada given by Gurudeva. Satguru concludes the topic with Tirumandhiram 1444.

As a second topic, Satguru covers the 8 Shaktis of God Siva as part of a question sent to [email protected].