Pariprashnena — Q&A Archive

The quality of the question and the mood of both participants let the Supersoul act and make the miracle of transcendental knowledge flow.

Thats good but what do we do

HOW do we inquire submissively?

What is the form of the process

please (and I say that most submissively?)

My realization is that it means that you will accept the answer.

You are satisfied that the person you are asking has the qualification to give you the answer.

Otherwise, if you think you already know the answer, and will accept or reject the response based on whether it fits what you want to hear, this is not pariprashnena.

So the qualification of the disciple or the inquirer is their ability to approach the right person to inquire from.

[quote][cite] sitapati:[/cite]If you think you already know the answer, and will accept or reject the response based on whether it fits what you want to hear, this is not pariprashnena.

So the qualification of the disciple or the inquirer is their ability to approach the right person to inquire from.[/quote]

Thats really interesting I like it.

What does everyone think about how Pariprashnena might be relevant here in this online forum

How might we use it/practice it here

Do you see it just as a funky name for an online forum or has it some relevance to how to proceed?

What does anyone/everyone say?

If the question is of higher, spiritual nature (pari-prashna) and answer is based on sastra, followers of Vedic culture should take it seriously.

What does everyone think about how Pariprashnena might be relevant here in this online forum How might we use it/practice it here Do you see it just as a funky name for an online forum or has it some relevance to how to proceed? What does anyone/everyone say? HHmmmm?

Jaya Hari bol One comment is that if you dont get a reply perhaps you are not being perceived as submissive. Since this is printed medium only , one cannot get any of the nuances of tone of voice and body language.

Well what I am really looking for is information that myself and other people can read and learn something about how to practice this Pariprashnena. If we start somewhere, here for example, then we will find ourselves taking up the practice in more relevant places. Like face to face conversation.

I am not claiming any knowledge of it, thats why I ask. I am actually arrogant and virtually completely without humility. I would like to learn it myself.

In the context of this forum I think it would go something like this:

Truthfully asking a question:
That means not asking a loaded question. Not asking a question that you know the answer but without revealing that. It means looking into the question a little before you ask it.

Giving references:
That means if you are asking about a section of the Vedas you should give a reference to it, if you dont have one then you make that clear. If you have only heard it then you make than clear. If someone convinced you of it then you make that clear. It means not saying "It is a fact" when you do not give references to the basis for that "fact."

Discussing the issues:
That means not evading the questions people ask about your comment. It means not producing a personal diatribe when someone asks for clarity on the issue under discussion. It means not bringing in irrelevant information to blur the situation.

The underpinning process is, I think, asking a question because you want to learn the answer to uplift your self and others, to assist with the development of your sadhana.

As a say I am not claiming any knowledge of it, thats why I ask. I want to learn it.

I want to learn, period. Some questions asked here prevent me from learning. Instead what I find sometimes is that some questions asked here are "begging the question" this means speaking in such a way that the answer you want is inherent in the question you ask. Sometimes the ones who do that are asking us to support their slander of others. It is actually illegal to use a carrier service (the internet) to slander.

Anyway that is why I am often asking for the basis of a question, so we can actually discuss the question rather than the preconception of the questioner.

So here I reveal my bias, I want to learn. But as I am lacking humility I find I cannot "suffer fools gladly." I have written reams of posts and deleted them before posting because I realize I am ranting about some personal issue I have, or ranting against someone else who is abusing the use of this service and the good graces of those who come here to learn and to help others learn.

Anyway no offense to anyone I am NOT meaning to infer ANY inappropriate behavior by those posting or reading here.

looking forward to your replies : )

To abrennan; If you are truly serious Bubba, have admin give you my contact info. I also know nothing. Perhaps we can learn something together. All I know is what Srila Prabhupada said and taught by His example. Thats it mate. All I can do for you is point you to Prabhupada who possess unlimited knowledge and understanding. If your interested in learning as you say, than Ill look forward to hearing from you. Thank you back for the other discussion regarding glorifying Prabhupada. Your tenacity got me all fired up. So, lets have a go at it mate. Maybe well both learn something. Hari Bol!