"Reality of Our Existence"

 Do we 'Really Exist'?

   This is a very important spiritual or, for that matter, a philosophical question. This is a question that is to be answered in a metaphysical or philosophical way. Only a person trained in yoga and a person who can attain yogic trance and visualized in transcendental state of samadhi can answer this. One can realize the true nature of our existence only when there is deeper quest as to the true nature of this materialistic world and the spiritual behind it. Spirit only beget matter.

  In the beginning, there was neither sada  nor asada, meaning existence or non-existence. This is Vedic statement. The rationalist may ask how can existence come out of n0n existence, rather, matter come out without anything prior to it! The answer is very simple. the term "Nothing' has got 'Thing' in it! Since matter is still unmanifest, exist in its majorana-fermi ionic state, it is not yet visible. The doubt occurs due to the unmanifest state. However, it is already there. Hence, the question of something coming out of nothing does not arise at all. An inquisitive mind should not rest at the initial material state, but should dive into the depth of unmanifest spiritual state by yogic practices. The invisible ''majorana fermions' materialize in gaseous, liquid, and solid states   and manifest as matter..

  This explanation applies to biological evolution, as well. Nothing is visible in the early state of impregnated spermatozoa and early embryonic state. It is only when the embryo grows into considerable size, the doctor can certify pregnancy. Thus, the entire biological evolution is very mysterious. Nothing is certain and everything is divine will. Again, it is the Lord Who said, "I Am Alone, I Shall Become Many" (Eko'ham bahusyam). 

 It is also clearly stated that, 'the Creator Enetred into Creation'. Creation appeared in diverse forms when the Supreme Lord desired.  It is said, "He Willed". It is His desire to manifest in different forms that the universe appeared in physical, chemical, and biological stated. It is the manifestation of Energy and Matter. So, everything is Energy'. E= mc2. Constant movement of the basic elements and their combinations cause the manifest world of diverse forms and functions. Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Oxygen and their interactions create all that we know as water, air, soil, food and life-forms. The Vedic statements are no different from this. The Five Great Elements- Space, Air, Fire, Water and earth are the basic Elements and their permutation and combination has created this vast universe.

 We all exist in Time and Space. This marks the limitation. Whatever come within limitations is no the 'Truth'. It is an illusion. The Mind is incapable of recognizing this! Only the a descrminatory Intellect, buddhi, can understand it. The sense try to experience whatever comes within their grasp as far as the intellect dictates. Thus, it is clear that everything has a mysterious beginning, however invisible or insignificant it might be!

Sri Aurobondo Darshan

Excerpts from Sri Aurobindo- Essays:

1.Om ! There is brahmn alone, the One without a

 second.

2. Being and Non-Being are its forms.

3. It is also beyond Being and Non-Being.

4. There is nothing else except That ('tyat').

5 - 6. All that is contained in the three times- past,

      present, and future, and, all that is beyond the three

      times is indeed that One Brahmn alone.

7. Whatever is in this universe, small or large, noble or

     mean is Brahmn alnoe, Brahman alone.

8. The world is also Brahmn, it is true, not false.

9. That alone is the Transcendent Being.

10.Its Beyond all the three Times, beyond all the three

     worlds, penetrating all the worlds, beyond Being,

     beyond Non-Being, All-Being, All Consciousness, All

     Bliss, without beginning and end, the Eternal Divine.

11. He is without quality and supports all qualities.

12. He is with qualities, has infinite qualities, and enjoys

      the state of being without quality.

13. He Himself transcends the state of being without

      Qualities and the state of being with qualities.

14. He is neither without quality nor with quality

      because he is the One and Single.

15. He is beyond the worlds, yet He holds the worlds.

16. He becomes the worlds and enters into them.

17. He transcends Time, and becomes Time.

18. Infinite, He shines as Finite.

19. One He becomes Many.

20. Formless, He assumes Forms.

21. He achieves all this which consists of Knowledge

      and Ignorance by His Consciousness -Force.

22. He Himself is neither Holder, nor held, neither

      Infinite, nor finite, neither one, nor many, neither

      formless, nor formed because He is One and

      Single.

 

 

 tled Essays (lest we forget)

'Lakshman Rekha'

 There is a golden rule 'This Far and No Further'.  This is attributed to Lakshman, brother of Sri Ramachandra. Sri Ramachandra asked His brother to guard Sita Devi and went to help somebody in distress. However, the false call in the tone of Sri Ram made Lakshman mark a line and instructed Sita not to cross this line. However, Ravana, King of Lanka came in a disguise asking for alms and made Sita to cross this line and, took Her away to Lanka. It is this 'Lakshman Rekha' one should remember if one does not want to risk the trouble that lies ahead!

  This caution holds good for all of us even today. The principle of sticking to 'Dharma' in all our day-to-day activities calls for adherence to this Golden Rule. One should live and work within certain civic rules in public life.  It is also necessary to stick to this rule in private life if one wants to maintain happy peaceful relationship with family and friends. We ignore this and get into trouble. Over-indulgence, talking light of others, making fun and insulting, knowingly or unknowingly, lead to serious problems. Many times, even parents get into trouble with children due to this, It is always better to respect others privacy, allow freedom to others, and treat all in a friendly way, however close they may be. 

Always remember the Golden Rule. Do not cross the Lakshman Rekha. Treat all with respect and love. Love is unconditional and does not mean reciprocal here, Only give and give and give. Do not expect anything in return. This makes our life more joyful.