Sambandha
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The word "sambandha" is a
knowledge of the relationship between Almighty God Krishna, Shakti, jivas, and the world. Accordingly, sambandha-jnana includes knowledge of the three tattvas
or truths: Krishna-tattva, Shakti-tattva and jiva-tattva.
Theology
Sambandha in Gaudiya Vaishnavism is the relationship between Krishna, a jiva, and the material world. All jivas are eternally and inextricably linked with Krishna, who is the true object of all relations. The basic relationship between Krishna and a jiva is the attitude of a servant. By
Maya
and awakens in their heart their attachment as a servant of Krishna.
Prema, or pure love of Krishna, and returning to the spiritual world in the company of Krishna and his associates, is the ultimate goal of life, which is called "prayojana
".
In the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition
devotional service
to Krishna.
References
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- ISBN 81-208-1235-2
- Singh, Nagendra Kr (1997), Encyclopaedia of Hinduism, Anmol Publications PVT. LTD., ISBN 81-7488-168-9
Additional reference: Tadatmya Sambandha: A study in Relation of Identity, R.I. Ingalalli 1990
ISBN 978-81-7030-239-1
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