Significance of Two states

The concept of Two states is interpreted differently across various spiritual traditions. In Tibetan Buddhism, it relates to the past and future existence of an entity and the varying states of flames. Vaishnavism describes Two states as regions restricting travel. In Purana, it refers to the experiences of anima and garima for Yogis. Vedanta outlines Two states in terms of waking and dream experiences, as well as the relationship between heart and body, along with the states of elements. Theravada links Two states to tranquility and insight for attaining ultimate truth in Buddhism.

Synonyms: Two conditions, Two phases

In Dutch: Twee staten; In Finnish: Kaksi osavaltiota; In Spanish: Dos estados; In German: Zwei Staaten

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Buddhist concept of 'Two states'

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In Buddhism, the concept of Two states signifies contrasting flame forms, past and future conditions of existence, and the essential states of tranquility and insight crucial for attaining arahatship and ultimate truth.

Significance in Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism):
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From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]

(1) Refers to the contrasting forms in which flames can exist, impacting their behavior and effects.[1] (2) Refers to the Past and Future states in which the Entity exists, regardless of its capability of action.[2]

Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayana) are collected indepently.

Significance in Theravada (major branch of Buddhism):
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From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)

(1) Tranquility and insight, which are prerequisites for achieving arahatship and ultimate truth in Buddhism.[3]

Theravada is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

Hindu concept of 'Two states'

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In Hinduism, "Two states" encompasses waking (Vishva) and dream (Taijasa) experiences, the duality of subtle and gross elements, and the relationship between the heart and body, illustrating the Jiva's journey and understanding of Reality.

Significance in Vedanta (school of philosophy):
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From: Mandukya Upanishad (Gaudapa Karika and Shankara Bhashya)

(1) Two states refer to the waking (Vishva) and dream (Taijasa) experiences of reality as described in the text.[4] (2) Refers to the states of waking and dream that the Jiva experiences, which contribute to its misunderstanding of Reality.[5] (3) The contrasting conditions of an entity, which can be immortal before creation and mortal after.[6]

From: Vivekachudamani

(1) Refers to the dual conditions of the elements as being either subtle or gross.[7]

From: Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

(1) The two essential components, heart and body, which depend on one another.[8]

From: Taittiriya Upanishad

(1) cannot be both conditioned and unconditioned at the same moment, as they are quite opposed to each other.[9]

From: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)

(1) The text mentions distinct conditions, one of mere presence and the other of enjoyment, illustrating a separation between observation and active participation.[10]

Vedanta refers to a school of orthodox Hindu philosophy (astika), drawing its subject-matter from the Upanishads. There are a number of sub-schools of Vedanta, however all of them expound on the basic teaching of the ultimate reality (brahman) and liberation (moksha) of the individual soul (atman).

Significance in Purana and Itihasa (epic history):
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From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4

(1) Referring to the dual experiences of anima (minuteness) and garima (bulkiness) that a Yogi experiences.[11]

The Purana refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

Significance in Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma):
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From: Chaitanya Bhagavata

(1) Refers to the distinct regions or areas that are currently not allowing travel.[12]

Vaishnava or vaishnavism (vaishnavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).

Significance in Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar):
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From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari

(1) These characterize the activity of Time in regard to objects, namely prevention and permission.[13]

Vyakarana refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.