2007-02-18 22:22:09 · 20 answers · asked by ani u 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes. It is possible and that transcendental enlightened stage is called as jivan-mukta, or liberated, even in this life time.
In this regard, Sri Rupa Gosvami describes in his Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (1.2.187) as follows:
iha yasya harer dasye
karmana manasa gira
nikhilasv apy avasthasu
jivan-muktah sa ucyate
"A person acting in Krishna consciousness (or, in other words, in the service of Krishna) with his body, mind, intelligence and words is a liberated person even within the material world, although he may be engaged in many so-called material activities."
2007-02-19 01:51:07 · answer #1 · answered by Gaura 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is possible to get enlightenment in this life before death ,however it strongly depends upon your past actions and deeds and also what effort you are making to keep your present life peaceful and true. Meditation is the only way of getting enlightenment .Visit http://www.dhamma.org/ to learn art of meditation.They teach this technique free and its non secreatial practice .Centers are there throughout world.
2007-02-19 06:44:49 · answer #2 · answered by APNim 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is only possible if the almighty blesses. the enlightenment or any impossible becomes possible if thy gives his blessing upon us. if the lame can climbe up the mountain and the deaf can hear everything as well as dumb pronounces the Veda then enlightenment is a mere victory.
2007-02-23 05:13:30 · answer #3 · answered by nimms b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question has the answer in itself beacause somewhere you feel it's not impossible. We have great saints that stand great testimonials like Buddha!
We are enlightened ones on this planet perhaps we havent been aware. Is not Awareness just what enlightentment means??? We are aware of our miseries than the goodness in or around us. We feel our head when we have a headache otherwise we just unaware of it. We are unaware that we breathe yet we get aware when we breathe and smell bad or good fregrence. And who you want it to certify as Enlightened one??
2007-02-19 06:41:50 · answer #4 · answered by kauly 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but I would not wait until you are on your deathbed, because you may not be on one to get enlightenment at that time. Not everyone gets sick and lays in bed dying and decides to accept Jesus. Some people get in car accidents and die instantly. Something to think about.
2007-02-19 06:38:21 · answer #5 · answered by Dakota Lynn Takes Gun 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully
2007-02-19 06:26:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the individual,do your work sincerely and honestly and you will get enlightened
2007-02-19 06:34:56 · answer #7 · answered by vapre68 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of Course.
Lord Krishna tells Bhagwad Gita in Text 8.5-6 that how one can attain him in this life itself.
Please follow following links:
http://www.bhagavadgitaasitis.com/8/5/en
http://www.bhagavadgitaasitis.com/8/6/en
Also, visit following sites for more related information:
http://www.krishna.com
http://www.iskcon.com
2007-02-19 07:01:22 · answer #8 · answered by CompassionateSoul 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Since many days, here is the real top question.
The simple answer is Yes, and solution is die before death (being lived).
2007-02-19 06:27:31 · answer #9 · answered by Perceptionzzz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes,through the regular practice of ANA-PANA sati meditation
2007-02-19 09:19:05 · answer #10 · answered by Subramanyam S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋