Essence of Vedanta - Part 31

Dear All,

So, today, we shall throw light on the state of a Jiva as Anantam.

To repeat, In Sanskrit language, Brahman or the Purusha in the Purusha Sukta is explained as "Desa, Kala, Vastu Paricheda Rahita".

Desa- Space (the world in which one is at present)

Kala- Time (the time factor in which one is, at present)

Vastu- (The object / substance which one recognizes within and around him, art present)

Paricheda Rahita -  Not distinguishable / differentiated on account of the above 3 factors.

JIVA'S EXISTENCE UPON GOD REALIZATION

• In yesterday's post, we went through all the stages in a human life where, the jiva recognizes various things in his life in various phase in life, various time period in life, in various period in his life.
• It is to be known here that in various phase in life, in various period in his life, a human being recognizes / relates to various things in life which means that it is HIS MIND, colored with his vasanas, his attachment and hatred attaches him to various objects (vastu) !!.
• Now, let us try and understand the quality of MIND of a Jiva who has realized God in his life.

MIND OF A JIVA WHO HAS REALIZED GOD

The mind of a Jnani cannot be termed as mind, but only as tattwa (thing-in-itself). 

That which gets differentiated through diverse objects is the mind. 

The mind of a jnani, on the other hand, becomes stainless, like copper transmuted into gold by the alchemic process. 

The mind of a jnani is sattwa itself, while persons without jnana will follow the path chalked out by their minds. When a jnani sees outside, he may simply see, but the vritti may not assume the form of the object perceived as in the case of worldly-minded persons.

Just as the mind is free from identification with objects in the deep sleep state in all, it is free from any such identification in the waking state also in a jnani. 

The world appears to him as a mere dream. He dwells in Brahman even while working. In those that have cognized their Self, the pure vasanas with which they perform karmas will not entail them rebirths. 

The mind of such a jnani is called sattwic, but a mind without jnana is generally termed manas.

When you play on the harmonium, you adjust the tune first. It may be fixed either on the second reed or the fourth reed according to the strength and power of your voice. Then you begin to play on the various reeds. 

The sapta swara, seven notes, are pronounced now. You can play the various ragas and raginis. He who is aware of the main shruti, musical note, can be compared to a jnani who knows the atman or the support for this universe. 

A God-intoxicated jivanmukta sees God in a tree, a stone, boy, child, girl, cow, dog; in fact, in everything. 

He feels that the universe is filled with one life, that there is no such thing as blind force or dead matter and that all is alive, vibrating and intelligent. 

He experiences a sense of universality, a consciousness of eternal life. He who has cosmic consciousness feels that all the universe is his. 

He is one with the Supreme Lord, with universal knowledge and life. He acquires the celestial eye and experiences bliss beyond understanding or description.

Dear Ones,

You may have to atleast visualize / think that you process all the above qualities and are existing with the above qualities for one day, 24 Hours.

Then and then only you will know, you will get the answer as to how and why a Jnani is beyond the three factors- Desa, Kala and Vastu and exists as INFINITE CONSCIOUSNESS!!.

In all desa (space / places), in all  kala (times) and while dealing with / seeing / experiencing all vastu (substance), there is no difference in Him who, as clearly explained above, sees God in a tree, a stone, boy, child, girl, cow, dog; in fact, in everything. 

Thus both expressions given below are true for such a Jnani.

He sees God in everything, entire creation is within Him 

OR

He does not perceive any thing in this creation at all as He does not perceive the creation at all as His state is same as the Essence / God that existed prior to creation!!!

Hari Aum Tatsat.