The Siksha-Patri of the Swami-Narayana Sect by Unknown
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personal soul (jiva), of the external world (Maya), and of the
Supreme Being (Isa). 105. The personal soul dwells in the heart. It is as subtle as an atom; it is all thought; it has the faculty of knowledge; it is ascertained to be constantly pervading the whole body (__i.e.__ the three corporeal envelopes kara.na, sukshma, and sthula) by its power of perception; it is characterized by indivisibility and the like. 106. The external world (Maya) is identical with the energizing power of K.rish.na. It is composed of the three Gu.nas; it is darkness; it is to be understood as the cause of the soul's having such ideas in regard to the body, and the things relating to the body, as are conveyed by the expressions I, mine, and the like. 107. He who abides in the living personal soul in the character of an internal monitor, as the personal soul dwells in the heart, he is to be considered as the Self-existent Supreme Being, the Rewarder of all actions. 108. That Being, known by various names--such as the glorious K.rish.na, Param Brahma, Bhagavan, Purushottama.h--the cause of all manifestations, is to be adored by us as our one chosen deity. 109. He, together with Radha, should be regarded as the Supreme Lord, under the name of Radha-K.rish.na. With Rukmi.ni and Rama he is known as Lakshmi-Naraya.na. |
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