Category:Metaphysical
Theme Analysis
The term "metaphysical" refers to knowledge that exists beyond the physical realm. Śrīla Prabhupāda notes that while European scholars often label Sāṅkhya philosophy as metaphysics, the Vedic understanding goes beyond mere theoretical speculation. The Vedas contain a comprehensive body of knowledge covering both physical and metaphysical subjects. However, empirical philosophical research often leads only to dry, impersonal knowledge because it fails to reach the Supreme Person. True metaphysical wisdom (jñāna) must be paired with realized scientific knowledge (vijñāna) to reach the Absolute Truth. Ultimately, Kṛṣṇa is identified as the "master of all the worlds' metaphysical philosophy" because He is the supreme cause of all causes.
- Beyond the Physical: Empirical research can distinguish metaphysical subjects from physical objects, but without realizing the Personal Godhead, this knowledge remains dry and impersonal.
- Sāṅkhya as Metaphysics: The analytical study of material elements (Sāṅkhya) is considered metaphysics. Lord Kapila, an incarnation of God, is the original expounder of this science.
- Fact vs. Theory: Unlike mundane metaphysics which relies on speculation, Vedic truths presented by authorities like Śukadeva Gosvāmī are factual descriptions of reality.
- The Supreme Master: Kṛṣṇa is the ultimate master of all philosophy. He imparts the confidential knowledge of the Bhagavad-gītā, which encompasses both metaphysical wisdom and scientific application.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: The Lord Is the Master of All Metaphysical Philosophy.
Pages in category "Metaphysical"
The following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total.
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- Being the eldest learned Vedantist, O Suta Gosvami, you are acquainted with the knowledge of Vyasadeva, who is the incarnation of Godhead, and you also know other sages who are fully versed in all kinds of physical and metaphysical knowledge
- By the empiric process of philosophical research, one can possibly distinguish the metaphysical subjects from the physical objects; but unless such seekers of truth can reach the personal feature of the AT, they gain only dry, impersonal knowledge of Him
- By the empiric process, one can possibly distinguish the metaphysical subjects from the physical objects; but unless such seekers of truth can reach the personal feature of the Absolute Truth, they gain only dry, impersonal knowledge
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- Metaphysically, time is distinguished as absolute and real
- My dear Lord, You are the topmost of all bestowers of all benediction, the oldest and supreme enjoyer amongst all enjoyers. You are the master of all the worlds' metaphysical philosophy, for You are the supreme cause of all causes, Lord Krsna
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- Sankhya philosophy is generally called metaphysics by the European scholars
- Similarly, there are Sankhya philosophers, metaphysicians or materialistic scientists who study this cosmic manifestation by their invented scientific method and do not recognize the supreme authority of God as the creator of the cosmic manifestation
- Sukadeva Gosvami wants to present the truths of creation not as a metaphysical theory of philosophical speculation but as the actual facts and figures of the subject since he would be dictated to by God exactly in the same manner as Brahmaji was inspired
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- The fifth incarnation, named Lord Kapila, is foremost among perfected beings. He gave an exposition of the creative elements and metaphysics to Asuri Brahmana, for in course of time this knowledge had been lost
- The knowledge of God imparted in Bhagavad-gita is very subtle and confidential. It is full of jnana, metaphysical wisdom, and vijnana, scientific knowledge. And it is full of mystery also
- The Vedas contain regulated principles of knowledge covering social, political, religious, economic, military, medicinal, chemical, physical and metaphysical subject matter and all that may be necessary to keep the body and soul together
- The Vedic truths are all perfect descriptions of the factual truth without any mistake or illusion, and Sukadeva Gosvami wants to present the truths of creation not as a metaphysical theory of philosophical speculation, but as the actual facts
- They (Sankhya philosophers, metaphysicians or materialistic scientists) wrongly conclude that the reactions of the material elements are the original cause of creation. The Bhagavad-gita, however, does not accept this theory
- To illustrate that the living entity, or spirit soul, is entirely metaphysical, the above explanation is given as indirect proof by negation of material attributes