"Entities other than Brahman can be objects of such cognitions of the nature of joy only to a finite extent and for limited duration. But Brahman is such that cognizing of him is an infinite and abiding joy. It is for this reason that the shruti [scripture] says, `Brahman is blissâ ( II.6.) Since the form of cognition as joy is determined by its object, Brahman itself is joy."
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Ramanuja
Ramanuja (traditionally, 1017â1137 CE) was a Hindu theologian, philosopher, and scriptural exegete. He is considered as the most important Hindu teacher, who followed and , and the leading expounder of .
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