On another note, I say somewhat differently, which is an unorthodox viewpoint. That it should be expressed by using modern semantics and simple sentence forms. Now if somebody of this generation wants to express what he has understood about Sri Aurobindo, what should he do? Obviously, he should be using the semantics of this generation. Then the construction of sentence would be simpler.
Now these are all perspectives of seeing things. More equanimous a person is, more he can access larger number of viewpoints.
So here equality is an underlying principle and those viewpoints are application of that principle. Any principle is a platform on whose base further application of that principle could be sprouted. And that’s how all principles have supportive relations with applications. Equality is a principle. By the power of principle it creates the platform or the base of application of different forms of yoga. Here I come back to the starting statement... "Providing platform is itself a support. And it’s the highest kind of support."
Request for Further Clarification by LS
OK, in your example here you provide some explanation of how equality serves as a platform or support for the yoga of knowledge, which is what the question asked. You have not yet provided any explanation of how it serves as a platform in the yogas of devotion or works, which were also requested in the question. In your earlier note you did provide this statement: "In the case of Yoga of knowledge, the version of equality we experience as a guiding principle is static in nature. Whereas, in the yoga of devotion, and in the yoga of works we experience a dynamic equality." But you did not explain what you mean by static versus dynamic equality, or how the dynamic equality supports the yoga of devotion. You also raised this question: 'What is the quantum of equality creates fulfillment on the yoga of work, devotion and knowledge'. It is not clear what you mean by "quantum" (do you mean "amount"?) nor do you suggest an answer.
I am quite open to unorthodox points of view and alternative language, but I don't think that is the issue here. Whatever points of view you may have and whatever language you wish to use is OK, but you still must explain what you mean and your reasoning should be sound. You do that much better in your last post in your explanation of the role of equality in knowledge.
Perhaps my difficulty with your answer comes because I don't know the meanings that you attribute to the term "serving as platform." I still do not understand the difference you are making between "serving as a platform" and "providing support," or how you have arrived at the conclusion that serving as a platform "is the highest grade of support which can be provided." What is the meaning that you attribute to "platform" that would give it this status?
Clarification by JT to LS
I appreciate your concerns for the reason-based approach. I think you are right when you are saying that much of what I said in my earlier post was not spelled out as it should be and remained in a very condensed format.
To me, the platform here means the underlying base. The base can be a principle, a structure or a mental architecture. Let me give you some example of a platform or base on the level of principle. For example, when we talk about “Synthesis of Yoga” we say that the entire book is based on the Chapter - “Four Aids.” The whole book is an elaboration of application of these four fundamental principles - Sastra, utsaha/vyakulata, guru, kala - into varied contexts.
Please Note: Utsaha was also referred as vyakulata by Sri Aurobindo (Page 58, Four Aids)
