Spiritual View of Creation
Day 51
Spiritual View of Creation
Rama's Inquiry:
Rama seeks clarification from Sage Vasishtha about the nature of the world during its last dissolution. He questions the form of the barren woman's son, the existence of an aerial castle, and the purpose of asking about non-existent entities.
Non-Existence of World Before Creation:
Vasishtha asserts that, just as there is no son of a barren woman or a forest in the sky, the world did not exist before creation. He emphasizes the absence of genesis or dissolution for something that never existed.
Existence of the Visible World:
Rama argues that while the son of a barren woman and a sky-arbour are fictions, the visible world is real, having both a beginning and an end.
Unreliable Comparisons:
Vasishtha explains the difficulty in comparing the world, as it is akin to comparing objects that admit no comparison. The world is compared to a bracelet, both being false and unreal.
Negation of World's Independent Existence:
Vasishtha negates the independent existence of the world,
likening it to the absence of water in the mirage or light in the new moon. The
world, in its gross state, does not abide in the pure spirit of God.
Intellectual Creation and Divine Consciousness:
Vasishtha draws parallels between the illusion of the world and dreams, highlighting the presence of consciousness even in dreams. Brahma was conscious of the world's expansion at the beginning of creation, and the entire existence is imprinted in our minds.
World in the Divine Soul:
Vasishtha contends that everything perceived around us is situated in the divine soul, and there is no other world that rises and sets. The world is naught but Brahma, displayed in nature.
Analogy of Bracelet and City:
The appearance of a city in a dream is compared to the world appearing in the Supreme soul. Vasishtha explains that, just as the figure of a city resides in the intellect of a dreamer, the world is displayed in the Supreme soul.
Rama's Inquiry on Belief and Illusion:
Rama queries how the belief in the substantiality of the world persists and how the unreal becomes a baneful visible aspect. He emphasizes the existence of both the viewer and the view for bondage, and liberation depends on the disappearance of both.
Explanation of Illusion by Vasishtha:
Vasishtha promises to explain how the unreal world appears real. He emphasizes the necessity of removing the notion of the view from both the eyes and the mind for liberation.
Anticipated Liberation and Remembrance:
Rama questions the possibility of liberation while the remembrance of the view persists. Vasishtha explains that the deep-rooted view, once settled in the soul, does not require recollection.
Hopelessness of Liberation:
Expressing hopelessness about liberation, Rama seeks Vasishtha's reasoning to dispel doubts, allowing him to understand the illusory nature of the world.
Vasishtha's Assurance and Upcoming Explanation:
Vasishtha assures Rama that through reasoning, narratives, and instances, he will explain how the unreal world appears real. This understanding will empower Rama to navigate life, unaffected by worldly impressions.
Vasishtha's Concluding Words:
Vasishtha concludes by encouraging Rama to recognize the self-existent spirit and comprehend that everything else is mere fiction. He prepares to elaborate on the creation and formation of the triple world.
Insights and Advice:
- Illusory Nature of the World: Seekers are advised to
understand the illusory nature of the world, recognizing it as a transient
phenomenon.
- Importance of Knowledge: Knowledge and reasoning are
essential to dispel doubts and gain insights into the true nature of existence.
- Inner Stability: The understanding of the unreality of the world provides inner stability against the fluctuations of life.
Concluding Advisory for Modern Seekers:
In the quest for spiritual understanding, modern seekers are encouraged to cultivate discernment, question the nature of reality, and seek knowledge that transcends conventional appearances. Understanding the illusory nature of the world can lead to inner stability and resilience amidst life's challenges.
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