Prahlada's Realization of the Self's Omnipresence

 Day 168

Prahlada's Realization of the Self's Omnipresence

Recognizing the Self's Omnipotence

Realization of Oneness:

• Prahlada acknowledges the self as the ultimate reality beyond all modes of consciousness.
• He salutes the self as the destroyer and protector, the giver and receiver, pervading all realms.

Collapse of Ignorance:

• Prahlada celebrates the collapse of ignorance that once separated him from the self.
• He acknowledges the unreal nature of the distinction between the self and the perceived world.

Grasping the Self's Inherent Nature

Realization of Inner Intelligence:

• Prahlada marvels at how the self, as innate intelligence, is not directly perceived despite its omnipresence.
• He questions why the self, which imbues senses with their functions, remains elusive to direct experience.

Transcending Sense Pleasures:

• Having realized the self, Prahlada finds sense pleasures unworthy of attention.
• He recognizes the self's essence in all elements of nature, attributing their qualities to its intrinsic nature.

Embracing Unity and Equilibrium

Unity of Self and Universe:

• Prahlada celebrates the unity between the self and the universe, realizing their inherent interconnectedness.
• He salutes the egoless, formless self dwelling within him in a state of equilibrium.

Transcending Cyclic Existence:

• Prahlada acknowledges the transient nature of ego-sense, understanding its emergence and dissolution.
• He finds peace and rest in the transcendental state, akin to the cosmos resting at the end of its cycle.

Witnessing the Self's Immutable Presence

Immutable Witness Consciousness:

• Prahlada acknowledges the self as the witness-consciousness, unaffected by worldly experiences.
• He marvels at the self's omnipresence, existing in everything like fragrance in flowers and oil in seeds.

Infinite Manifestations:

• Prahlada perceives the self as the source of infinite manifestations, resembling cloud formations in the sky.
• He recognizes the self's existence beyond the realms of being and non-being, manifesting as diverse beings in the cosmic space.