Vedas, the ancient scriptures of Bharat say the answer, " Nethi, Nethi " to the Queri ' Koham ? ' meaning " Who am I ? ". jk thinks it has got a subtle undertone like to start at " Dwaita " (The duality principle) through " Visishtadwaita " (The special Nonduality principle) to reach THAT " The Advaita " (The Nonduality principle). Any other variety of interpretations for the concept " Nethi, Nethi "?
2006-09-25 20:47:10 · 4 answers · asked by jayakrishnamenon 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
You are right. It is a very scientific method of arriving at a final decision. When there are many alternatives, each alternative is analysed that that could be the cause and take action. But when "this is not" - ye nethi - in Sanskrit is used. So when you reject the alternatives one by one, then a few remain and these have to be attended to. This is given in the Geetha of the Mahabharatha.
Therefore, it is not and it is not accumulate naturally -"none of these" only.
VR
2006-09-25 20:57:48 · answer #1 · answered by sarayu 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This nethi is prescribed to assist the mind to logically reach a dead end, without getting fatigued !
With patience, the possibility is kept open to allow perception to deepen beyond the sense organs.
This nethi is trying to negate the things perceived through sense organs !
2006-09-26 06:54:47 · answer #2 · answered by Spiritualseeker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are two approaches to a thing. Either you are affirmative and say yes this is it Eytat or start with the elimination process by saying not this not this Neti. Swoham, Aham Brahmasmi etc. are said by people who had achieved Him.
2006-09-26 12:46:26 · answer #3 · answered by No Saint 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is the negative approach to discover truth. It is the process of eliminating all the unreal to uncover truth or reality.
2006-09-27 01:14:09 · answer #4 · answered by ol's one 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋