[Advaita-l] Iswara and avidyA

[H S Chandramouli]

Namaste Bhaskar Ji,

In another thread today, you wrote

//  Though jeeva-Ishwara bheda quite conspicuous in these verses it is
important to note that Ishwara is always avidyA vinirmukta!! //.

I am continuing in a separate thread the issue. Though we have discussed
this on several occasions earlier, I thought I would present my
understanding differently and see if it meets with your objections.

avidyA includes the vidyA/knowedge  concerning the acquired pApa/puNya by
the jIvAs. It is necessary for Iswara, who is the dispenser of the
corresponding results to the jIvAs, to be possessed of this
knowledge/vidyA. Hence it is but appropriate to understand that Iswara is
the possessor of this avidyA. Hence also it is to be understood that this
avidyA is located in Iswara. Hence Iswara is NOT  **avidyA vinirmukta**.

I have only very briefly stated my understanding. Almost in bIja / seed
form. To be elaborated in ones own understanding.

Does this make sense?

Regards