Tattvabodha | Invacation

Question 1

Prakaraṇam

Answer 1

That which helps us to achieve the right Knowledge.

Question 2

Maṅgala ācharaṇa

Answer 2

Auspicious introduction or invocation

Found at the beginning of many traditional texts

Question 3

Anuya

Answer 3

The proces of changing poertry into prose.

Question 4

Kriyā

Answer 4

Generally means “action” or “activity.”

Question 5

Pratyakṣa Jñāna

Answer 5

Direct knowledge

Knowledge trough the indrya’s (senses)

Question 6

Parokṣa Jñāna

Answer 6

Implied knowledge

Gained through study, reflection, and reliance on reliable sources, such

Drawing the conclusion that it rained when you see puddles of water on the ground.

Question 7

Aparokṣa Jñāna

Answer 7

Neither direct nor indirect knowledge

It isn’t dependent on sensory perception.

Question 8

Prasthāna-traya

Answer 8

Fundamental texts

As the Bhagavad Gita, Upaniṣads and the Brahma Sūtras

Question 9

Apara-grantha

Answer 9

Secondary texts

Prevents misunderstanding by the students.

Include commentaries, expositions, and supportive literature to elucidate or expand upon the ideas in the Prasthāna-traya.

Question 10

Ādhidaivika Duḥkha

Answer 10

Suffering caused by natural or divine forces

Question 11

Ādhibhautika Duḥkha

Answer 11

Suffering caused by external beings.

Question 12

Ādhyātmika Duḥkha

Answer 12

Suffering from within, our mind.