[Advaita-l] Where are Brahmanas to be found?

[V Subrahmanian]

Dear Hari,

Thank you for sharing this nice observation.

The Bhagavadgita also states that seeking a secluded spot is a means to
Brahma jnana. Furthermore, the Jnani spends time in such spots to savor the
bliss of the Jnana-attainment.

Best regards,

V Subrahmanian


On Tue, Jul 7, 2026 at 8:31 PM Hari R via Advaita-l <
advaita-l at lists.advaita-vedanta.org> wrote:

> In the celebrated Raikvopakhyanam of the Chhandogya Upanishath, the Raja
> Janasruti sends his Kshatta to seek the Rshi Raikva. The Kshatta initially
> returns unable to locate the Rshi. Then the Raja again sends him, advising
> him to look at places where the "Braahmanas are to found".
>
> Sankara Bhagavatpada elaborates on this point:
>
> ब्राह्मणस्य ब्रह्मविदः एकान्ते अरण्ये नदीपुलिनादौ विविक्ते देशे
> अन्वेषणानुमार्गणम्।
>
> Seek out a Brāhmaṇa, a knower of Brahman, in a solitary place—such as a
> forest, a riverbank, or some such secluded spot.
>
> Rgds,
> Hari
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