Скачать или смотреть Kena Upanishad Lecture 67: The Yaksha Mystery & Real Devatās (Agni, Vayu, Indra)

Continuing the study of the Kena-Upanishad, this lecture delves into the philosophical implications of Samādhi and introduces the illustrative narrative (ākhyāyikā) found in the third section. We explore how the great powers, Agni, Vāyu, and Indra, fail to comprehend the unknown supreme power (Yaksha), revealing the limits of delegated divine power. Umā (Pārvatī) ultimately appears to instruct Indra, emphasizing that Vedic deities are real beings, not allegories or personifications of natural forces. This section contrasts the hierarchical structure of the cosmos with the ultimate reality of Parabrahman.

*Timestamp Chapters:*
00:02:26 - Introduction and Review of Samādhi State
00:03:24 - Equality vs. Identity with Parabrahman
00:04:57 - The Divine Gift of Vijñāna (Knowledge)
00:05:42 - Introduction to Section Three: The Devatā Episode
00:08:01 - Philosophical Framework of Vedānta
00:10:21 - The Enigma of the Yaksha
00:11:55 - Brahman's Victory and the Devatās' Misconception
00:12:42 - Agni's Failure to Burn the Grass
00:13:27 - Vāyu's Failure and Indra's Encounter
00:14:15 - Appearance of Umā (Pārvatī)
00:15:02 - Meaning of Yaksha and Grammatical Context
00:18:09 - Why Indra Recognized Umā
00:18:56 - Illustration vs. Parable: Realism in the Vedas
00:20:27 - Hierarchy of Beings: Devatās are Real
00:22:04 - Krishna's View on Devatās in Bhagavad Gītā
00:23:38 - The Neutral Gender (Napumsaka-liṅga) of Yaksha
00:24:23 - Analysis of the Description of Brahman (Nāma-rūpa)
00:27:26 - Q&A: Nuance of Accepting Real Devatās
00:30:31 - The Role of Mīmāṁsā Śāstra and Yajñas
00:33:42 - Conclusion and Next Class Plan