Friday 28 April 2017

22. Correspondence and Communion of the Microcosm with the Macrocosm



DISCOURSES ON
RADHASOAMI FAITH

BY
MAHARAJ SAHAB
Pandit Brahm Sankar Misra, M.A.


22. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNION OF THE MICROCOSM WITH THE MACROCOSM

            41. The correspondence and communion of the microcosm with the macrocosm takes place by means of apertures in the microcosm. The main factor of the communion is, however, the spirit or the sensory current permeating these apertures. The communion and the consequent perception are effected in the manner indicated below. We will take up the case of the sense of touch first. The corporeal constituent of the physical frame is the instrument of this sense of touch, and when it is affected, the feeling of touch, whether it be agreeable or otherwise, is experienced. We have used the term, referred to, in its most comprehensive sense, including flesh, skin, muscles, bones, etc. The action upon this instrument is conveyed within by means of the sensory currents present in its pores which are to be found everywhere. If these pores were shut up, or if the currents were withdrawn from them, there would be no feeling of touch. A similar action takes place in the case of the other senses. Each has an instrument peculiar to it, and also contains a constituent similar to that of the object perceived by it. With this constituent, the sensory currents are associated. Take for instance, the case of the sense of sight. There is light in the optic nerve and this is the peculiar constituent of the sense of sight by means of which a communion with the outward light takes place, and the latter is perceived. To make the proposition clearer, we would analyze the effect of light on the sense of sight. After penetrating the crystalline lens, light produces the images of outward objects upon the retina. The perception of these images takes place thereafter by means of the optic nerve and the sensory currents present in that nerve. The optic nerve which is phosphorescent contains light, and by means of it, communion with the outward light is established. The process of perception is then completed by the sensory currents. The above remarks hold good, with the necessary changes, in the case of the other senses also (vide detailed explanation of this subject in Part III, Art. 97). The law accordingly is that, for the perception of the macrocosm, the spirit-current must be associated at the proper apertures in the microcosm with substances and powers similar to those that exist in the macrocosm. Communion between the various spheres of creation and the nervous centres which correspond with them is established in accordance with the law specified above. To effect such a communion, a special course of training is, however, necessary, as by means of such training alone the innermost functions of the nervous centres (which ordinarily lie dormant) are developed and brought up to that condition in which communion is possible. In the macrocosm, the presiding deity of the lowest sphere of creation is 'Ganesa', the son of Siva, the destructive quality. If the inner aperture and functions of the lowest nervous centre, which corresponds to this sphere, be developed, communion with the sphere of Ganesa and with him would be established, and the devotee would acquire to some extent the functions and powers of Ganesa. Similarly, the remaining five nervous centres of the human frame can be brought into communion with the five spheres of the macrocosm. The part of the creation, which is within our view and which contains the sun, planets, etc. etc. and the starts, contains six main sub-divisions or spheres. They correspond with the six nervous centres referred to. Beyond this part of creation is the region of the Universal Mind, which cannot be perceived by the physical senses, or any appliances appertaining to them. Details of these divisions of creation and of the purely spiritual region are given at great length in Part III. At present we shall merely explain how communion is possible with the regions of Brahmanda and with those of the pure spirit.

5 comments:

  1. I think everyone agrees on this point:

    1. Know thyself
    2. अपनी खुदी को जो जाना उसने ख़ुदा को पहचाना

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  2. From the above passage it is clear that the apertures in the human body (microcosm) are the means through which communication can be established with the Pind, Brahmand and the Nirmal Chetan Desh and ultimately God realisation can be achieved within the human frame. Hence, from the very beginning the Saints have been trying to bring out the futility of karma kaand - pilgrimages, rituals, fasting etc.. God is inside us.He is calling out to us from within. Listen carefully and experience HIM.

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  3. Mr. Anirudh Satsangi, Have answered the query about Better worldliness.

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  4. The answer is at passage 16 of 22 April.

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