VEDANTA FOR BEGINNERS -1 : 24. : I / 4,5, and 6.- SWAMI SIVANANDA
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15/09/2019
1. INTRODUCTION : 24
24. ILLUSTRATIONS IN VEDANTA : 4,5, AND 6.
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4. Kanakakundala-Nyaya :
This is similar to Mrittika-Ghata-Nyaya and the analogy of iron and implements. All the
ornaments are made of one type of gold, but they are of diverse forms. They are all gold only in
reality. There are various kinds of jars, pots and vessels, big and small, round and narrow, and of all
forms, but all of them are but mud in reality. Various kinds of implements and tools are
manufactured, with various forms and uses, but all of them are iron only in reality. The names of
those various formations and their forms are false, since they are, in reality, only the original source,
the gold, mud or iron. This is to illustrate that the various names and forms of this world and its
contents are simply false, for all are in essence Brahman only. Brahman alone is appearing in many
names and forms.
5. Samudrataranga-Nyaya :
There are countless waves rolling in the vast ocean. Each wave is distinguished from the
other and each wave can be perceived separately, one by one. But all are water only, and are not
separate from the great ocean. All are one only in reality. The difference is only apparent. This
illustrates that all the innumerable Jivas that appear in this universe, though apparently they are
perceived to be separate from one another, are in reality that one Ocean of Satchidananda and are all
identical with it. There is no difference or diversity.
6. Sphatikavarna-Nyaya :
This is the analogy of colour in crystals. The Sphatika or the brilliant crystal is pure in itself
and has no particular colour of its own. But when a coloured object is brought near it, it reflects the
same colour and itself appears to be of that colour,—blue, red or whatever it be. In the same manner,
Brahman or the Atman is colourless, taintless and attributeless, but only the Upadhis or the limiting
adjuncts make it appear as different and of various qualities, names and forms.
To be continued ...
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15/09/2019
1. INTRODUCTION : 24
24. ILLUSTRATIONS IN VEDANTA : 4,5, AND 6.
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4. Kanakakundala-Nyaya :
This is similar to Mrittika-Ghata-Nyaya and the analogy of iron and implements. All the
ornaments are made of one type of gold, but they are of diverse forms. They are all gold only in
reality. There are various kinds of jars, pots and vessels, big and small, round and narrow, and of all
forms, but all of them are but mud in reality. Various kinds of implements and tools are
manufactured, with various forms and uses, but all of them are iron only in reality. The names of
those various formations and their forms are false, since they are, in reality, only the original source,
the gold, mud or iron. This is to illustrate that the various names and forms of this world and its
contents are simply false, for all are in essence Brahman only. Brahman alone is appearing in many
names and forms.
5. Samudrataranga-Nyaya :
There are countless waves rolling in the vast ocean. Each wave is distinguished from the
other and each wave can be perceived separately, one by one. But all are water only, and are not
separate from the great ocean. All are one only in reality. The difference is only apparent. This
illustrates that all the innumerable Jivas that appear in this universe, though apparently they are
perceived to be separate from one another, are in reality that one Ocean of Satchidananda and are all
identical with it. There is no difference or diversity.
6. Sphatikavarna-Nyaya :
This is the analogy of colour in crystals. The Sphatika or the brilliant crystal is pure in itself
and has no particular colour of its own. But when a coloured object is brought near it, it reflects the
same colour and itself appears to be of that colour,—blue, red or whatever it be. In the same manner,
Brahman or the Atman is colourless, taintless and attributeless, but only the Upadhis or the limiting
adjuncts make it appear as different and of various qualities, names and forms.
To be continued ...
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