Shodash Granth (Hindi: षोडश ग्रंथ) (literally sixteen books) is a collection of 16 books (or doctrines) written by Shri Vallabha Acharyaji. They are the main doctrine of Pushtimarg, a Vaishnav sect of Hinduism. The granths serve as a lighthouse for devotees. They speak about increasing love for Shri Krishna through seva ('service') and smarana ('remembering'). These doctrines are Shri Mahaprabhuji’s way of encouraging and inspiring devotees on the path to grace. The central message of the Shodasha Granthas is total surrender to Lord Shri Krishna. A Goswami can introduce an eager soul to the path of Shri Krishna’s loving devotion and service. The verses explain types of devotees, the way to surrender, and the reward for seva, as well as other practical instructions. The devotee is nurtured by the Lord’s grace.
Chatuhshloki: Four verses (Verser) illustrating the four principles of life; Dharma, Arth, Kaam, Moksh
Bhakti-Vardhini: Increase of devotion
Jal-bhedh: Nineteen types of orators (Vakta)
Pancha-Padyaani: Three types of listeners (Shrota)
Sannyasa-Nirnayah: Decision on taking Renunciation
Nirodh-Lakshanam: Identifying characteristics of detachment
Sevafalam: The reward of performing seva (worship) of the Lord
Shuddha Advaitaedit
In which the entire universe is the manifestation of Brahman. This philosophy relies only on the "Brahman" to explain the creation of the universe, without depending on the concept of «Maya». Therefore, it is «pure». Brahman is the truth, the universe (the creation of the Brahman itself) is also true and the soul (Jiva) is a part of Brahman. Therefore, it is «Advaita».
Shri Yamunastakamedit
Starting with the grace of Yamuna in Yamunashtaka Vallbhacharya says,
It purifies body, mind and senses.
The devotee has no other desire except union with God and enjoyment of God's love after purification of heart, and change of nature.
Bal-bodhedit
In Balbodha, Vallbhacharya provides teaching on what to do when one is in the junior stage of spiritual life and has the desire to unite with God, without having sufficiently developed spiritual sense.
Food develops the body, education develops knowledge, and dharma to the world develops one as a good person. Dharma to Pushti marga develops as a good vaishnav, and dharma to the soul brings one closer to God.
Balbodha teaches how the soul should act in these four principles: dharma ('duty'), artha ('wealth'), kama ('happiness'), and moksha ('salvation') under two main categories: Vedic, i.e. considered by the Vedas, and Lau-kika, considered by the sages.
Siddhant Muktavaliedit
At the end of Balbodha, Vallabhacharya concludes that salvation is the goal, and the goal is to offer seva.
A devotee of God who wishes to understand and reach Krishna must offer service (seva), with selfless devotion and love, not by knowledge or worship. This seva is of three kinds – tanuja (to be done with the body), vittaja (to be done with money) and mansi (mentally). Mansi is the best because one spends more time outside than inside seva.
Vallabhacharya states that God has three forms like the river Ganges: the physical – what is seen (Aadhibhau-tika), the spiritual – what is felt (Adhaytmika) and the divine – the presence one sees (Adhidaivika). Like these three forms of the Ganges, God also has three forms – the physical (the world), the spiritual (Akshara), and divine (Krshna). God is described in the Upa-nishadas as Sat-chit-A nand (Being, consciousness and joy).
Antahkaranprabodhahedit
This was composed by ShriVallabh in Adel.
Krushnasharay Stotramedit
In this stotra Shri Vallabh sorrowfully described the worst situation of society due to Kali Yuga to Shri Govardhan Nath ji. It tells about the lack of dharmas, the vedas, witness, patience in the people of Kali Yuga. Vallabh worries how he can establish a relationship between Lord Krishna who is so pure and the people are so lowered by ethics and sinful. Again he prays to uplift people as you (Shrinathji) saved sinful Ajamil.
Referencesedit
^"Summary of the Shodash Granth of Shri Vallabhacharyaji from "pushti-marg.net"".
^"Shodash Granth By Mahaprabhuji from "www.shrinathdham.com"".
April 18, 2024
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Shodash Granth news newspapers books scholar JSTOR January 2013 Learn how and when to remove this template message Shodash Granth Hindi ष डश ग र थ literally sixteen books is a collection of 16 books or doctrines written by Shri Vallabha Acharyaji They are the main doctrine of Pushtimarg a Vaishnav sect of Hinduism The granth s serve as a lighthouse for devotees They speak about increasing love for Shri Krishna through seva service and smarana remembering These doctrines are Shri Mahaprabhuji s way of encouraging and inspiring devotees on the path to grace The central message of the Shodasha Granthas is total surrender to Lord Shri Krishna A Goswami can introduce an eager soul to the path of Shri Krishna s loving devotion and service The verses explain types of devotees the way to surrender and the reward for seva as well as other practical instructions The devotee is nurtured by the Lord s grace Contents 1 Books 1 1 Shuddha Advaita 1 2 Shri Yamunastakam 2 Bal bodh 3 Siddhant Muktavali 4 Antahkaranprabodhah 5 Krushnasharay Stotram 6 ReferencesBooks editThe sixteen books are 1 2 Shri Yamunashtakam An ode to Shree Yamuna Maharani Bal bodh A guide for beginners on the path of devotion Siddhant Muktavali A string of pearls consisting of the principles fundamentals of Pushtimarg Pusti Pravaha Maryada bhedh The different characteristics of the different types of souls receptivity of the Lord s grace Siddhant Rahasya The secret behind the principles Navratna Nine jewels of instructions priceless instructions for a devotee Antah Karan Prabodhah Consoling one s heart request to one s own heart Vivek Dhairya Aashray On discretion patience and surrender Shri Krushna Aashray Taking Shree Krishna s shelter Chatuhshloki Four verses Verser illustrating the four principles of life Dharma Arth Kaam Moksh Bhakti Vardhini Increase of devotion Jal bhedh Nineteen types of orators Vakta Pancha Padyaani Three types of listeners Shrota Sannyasa Nirnayah Decision on taking Renunciation Nirodh Lakshanam Identifying characteristics of detachment Sevafalam The reward of performing seva worship of the LordShuddha Advaita edit In which the entire universe is the manifestation of Brahman This philosophy relies only on the Brahman to explain the creation of the universe without depending on the concept of Maya Therefore it is pure Brahman is the truth the universe the creation of the Brahman itself is also true and the soul Jiva is a part of Brahman Therefore it is Advaita Shri Yamunastakam edit Starting with the grace of Yamuna in Yamunashtaka Vallbhacharya says It purifies body mind and senses The devotee has no other desire except union with God and enjoyment of God s love after purification of heart and change of nature Bal bodh editIn Balbodha Vallbhacharya provides teaching on what to do when one is in the junior stage of spiritual life and has the desire to unite with God without having sufficiently developed spiritual sense Food develops the body education develops knowledge and dharma to the world develops one as a good person Dharma to Pushti marga develops as a good vaishnav and dharma to the soul brings one closer to God Balbodha teaches how the soul should act in these four principles dharma duty artha wealth kama happiness and moksha salvation under two main categories Vedic i e considered by the Vedas and Lau kika considered by the sages Siddhant Muktavali editAt the end of Balbodha Vallabhacharya concludes that salvation is the goal and the goal is to offer seva A devotee of God who wishes to understand and reach Krishna must offer service seva with selfless devotion and love not by knowledge or worship This seva is of three kinds tanuja to be done with the body vittaja to be done with money and mansi mentally Mansi is the best because one spends more time outside than inside seva Vallabhacharya states that God has three forms like the river Ganges the physical what is seen Aadhibhau tika the spiritual what is felt Adhaytmika and the divine the presence one sees Adhidaivika Like these three forms of the Ganges God also has three forms the physical the world the spiritual Akshara and divine Krshna God is described in the Upa nishadas as Sat chit A nand Being consciousness and joy Antahkaranprabodhah editThis was composed by ShriVallabh in Adel Krushnasharay Stotram editIn this stotra Shri Vallabh sorrowfully described the worst situation of society due to Kali Yuga to Shri Govardhan Nath ji It tells about the lack of dharmas the vedas witness patience in the people of Kali Yuga Vallabh worries how he can establish a relationship between Lord Krishna who is so pure and the people are so lowered by ethics and sinful Again he prays to uplift people as you Shrinathji saved sinful Ajamil References edit Summary of the Shodash Granth of Shri Vallabhacharyaji from pushti marg net Shodash Granth By Mahaprabhuji from www shrinathdham com Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Shodash Granth amp oldid 1219498908, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
