“Advaita That Withstood the Test of Atheism”#BrahmaSutras
Part One — The Fundamental Challenge Raised by Atheism Om Namo Gurubhyah Before refuting atheism, the Guru first establishes the atheist’s position in its full strength. This itself is a crucial step. 🔹 The Atheist’s Primary Demand The atheists say: > “For us to believe anything, there must be reason (hetu) and direct experience (drishtanta).” According to them: Reason answers doubt (inference) Direct experience answers perception Only that which is accessible to these two is truth. Therefore they declare: > “Direct perception alone is sufficient. Inference is unnecessary.” 🔹 The Core Question of the Atheist They ask very plainly: The body is visible — perception The mind functions within the body — perception Prana (life-force) moves — perception 👉 All these are directly evident. But then they ask: > “You claim that apart from body, mind, and prana, there exists an Atma (Self). Where has it ever been seen?” Their challenge is blunt: > “Have you seen it? Does...