DISCOURSES ON
RADHASOAMI
FAITH
BY
MAHARAJ SAHAB
Pandit Brahm Sankar Misra,
M.A.
19. THE SENSORY AND
THE MOTOR CURRENTS
33.
There are two main currents responsible for the working of the physical frame,
the senses, and the six ganglia referred to.
I.
The current which conveys the impressions within, and which imparts vitality
for necessary assimilation and growth. This is the current of the spirit. Its
tendency is inward and attractive. It manifests itself in two main forms, (a)
sensory and (b) structural. The first form found in animate creation is endowed
with subjective functions. These functions are performed by means of nerves and
other subtler vehicles. This is the higher form of the spirit-current, and we
shall discuss the conditions of this form at length in the Part dealing with
the evolution of creation (Rachana).
The second form, though of a lower order, is indispensable for the purposes of
creation. The co-relation of these two forms will be found fully explained in
the Part referred to. In animate existence, the second form is subordinate to
an dependent upon the first form for the performance of its functions, as a
complete disappearance of the sensory form from the physical and subtler planes
would result in a cessation of the structural function, and thus eventually
lead to a collapse of the structural frame.
II.
The other current is the current of reaction, giving rise to volitional, motor,
ejective, and destructive actions. It regulates the outward economy both
objective and subjective of the human frame, and the mind is the centre from
which this currents springs up. In vegetable existence, the volitional function
is entirely absent, and the motor, too, is mainly found only in the form of
growth, the last two functions, however, are as strong, if not stronger, as in
animal existence. The mind-centre, which in its kinetic form is associated with
subjective functions, is latent in vegetable life; so, too, the spirit-centre,
so far as subjective functions are concerned. Like the structural form of the
spirit-current, the mind or the outward current is also dependent for its
action upon the spirit-force, as all work performed by the outward current
comes to a standstill when the spirit-current is wholly withdrawn.
34.
It is clear from what we have stated above that the mind and the
spirit-currents have, by their joint action, produced the physical frame and
the six ganglia, the spirit furnishing energy, vitality and subjective
functions through the mental plane.
The spirit gives life to the senses and other body parts. Together with the mind the spirit guides and helps all functions of the senses and body.
ReplyDeleteThe spirit gives life to the senses and other body parts. Together with the mind the spirit guides and helps all functions of the senses and body.
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