Nature & Life = Pujya Gurudev

Manifestation of Nature & Life – II

=Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

(Akhand Jyoti March-April 2008)

The knowledge enfolded in the scriptures of the Indian Philosophy, appears imaginary (mythological) and baseless to an ignorant because of the rather allegoric, rhetoric and at times abstract style of presentation. Nevertheless, a little deeper study would reveal the contrary. The Vedas, Upanishads and the gamut of Shastric Literature that emerged there from contain absolute knowledge – including that of the genesis, manifestation, expansion and evolution of Nature and Life….

The descriptions (of the kinds cited in the last issue) in the Upanishads concerning – the manifestation of the eternal will of Paramatma in the creation of the Pinda of the sun, moon, other planets and the entire universe, and the subliminal presence of the divine powers and the Paramatma in the human self…, would become clearer if we note the following….

Dr. Allen Leo of “The Occult Anatomy” fame explains that –– “if we had understood the cosmic system, it would not have been difficult to see the intimate relationship of our body and mind with the sun, moon and other planets….”.

Dr. Corinne Helen discusses the complexity of the process of life in the human body under the topic “The Dual Brain Functions and Relation with Spiritual Development”. She further writes that – “It is amazing to note that all the natural instincts of artistic creativity, intellectual talents and knowledge acquisition are bestowed on human mind by the planetary system. This way all intellectuals are disciples of the planets and stars (cosmic centers)….”. The Occult Anatomy regards human beings to be constituted of two bodies. One is gross – made up of the panca tatvas (five basic elements) and the other is subtle – which is created by the divine powers emitted from the cosmic centers.

The gross components of our body, which are visible or tangible, are made up of the p—athvº tatva (source of the basic elements available on the earth). Interestingly the material components of the other planets too are found to be constituted by these elements gifted by the earth. The sun, moon and the other members of this family also bestow enormous energy and support on the earth in return. The same is true of the mutual cooperation and coexistence of the other planetary systems, the galaxies, and every entity of the ever-expanding universal ensemble…

The gross as well as the subtle body of the sun has been given special mention in the Indian scriptures in the context of human life. The vigor of the body and illumination of the intellect, both are said to have direct linkage with the cosmic source. The gross effects of the sun and its vital role in the maintenance of life on the earth are well known to us. Significant observations have also been made in the laboratories on these effects. If a sapling receives proper water supply and fertilizers but no sunlight, it certainly dies in a few days.

If sunlight is allowed to reach a tree partially and indirectly (after filtering or refraction through a colored glass for instance,) it might survive and grow into a tree, but it won’t blossom with its natural flowers and fruits. These kinds of observations on several crops of pulses, vegetables and fruits have revealed that the reception and absorption of natural sunlight is essential for healthy constituents and taste of the eatables (natural products). These results make us rethink about the ancient scientific findings that taste and vitality of elements exist in the cosmos. Further, as is successfully practiced by the yogis, one might attract the desired elements from the subliminal domains of the corresponding cosmic centers using the subtle force of his mind.

The shastrik literature sometimes refers the vital energy (praña) of sun by a name

“gau”. It is said that this gau is essential for the strength and energy in every element in the physical manifestation of the world. Thus, the human body being a gigantic ensemble of the gamut of these elements, could be justifiably referred as ‘generated’ or ‘constituted by’ the sun…. Its movements, internal processing, nothing could survive without the energy (praña) received from the sun.

Sublimation or ignition of different substances emits different colors (or shades) of light energy. These might appear to be white or light yellow to the naked eyes in general. However, the dispersion of these through a prism would decompose the spectra of constituent colors. Finer optical studies reveal that every element emits its unique spectrum of light. For instance, the spectrum of sodium shows bright yellow and that of potassium shows red. The study of spectrum enables identification of the substances or recognition of the constituents of a new substance. This intimate and unique relation of a substance with light spectra explains how a material component of the human body could be described as ‘made up of’ or ‘generated by’ the sun and the moon, etc.

Now we look at the optical properties of matter and their scientific analysis from a different angle. The coexistence of light and inflammation is well known. This is a common observation of how light could be generated from ignition or sublimation of any substance. In ordinary state as well, every element emits light radiation though at a subtle frequency. Recent scientific theories approve the possibility of conversion of light particles into atoms and molecules of gross (material) elements. This cyclic relation (of mutual generation and conversion) of light energy and matter accounts for a unified existence of the physical (perceivable) and subliminal constituents of the human body.

As science proceeds further in deciphering the complexity of the gigantic network of the nerves and the brain functions, the knowledge of the influence of other divine (cosmic) powers would also become more transparent. Whatever has been known or studied so far about the brain and the endocrine system, supports the intrinsic vision of reality elucidated in the Indian Philosophy.

Anatomically, our brain is made up of two layers – formed by white and gray matter. The white matter constitutes the nerves and the ganglions. The nerves bundled in the ganglions are rich in phosphorous and are deeply immersed in the protoplasm. Phosphorous is constituted by the agni tatva (element of fire – energy) as reported in the Upanishads. The agni tatva present here (phosphorous and ATP in scientific terminology) is important for metabolism and the maintenance of energy for the body functions. Deficiency of the agni tatva in the body results in indigestion, weakness, lack of stamina and body-resistance and in diminished glow of the eyes and of the aura around the body. This agni tatva is the same as that present in the core of the sun.

Scientific findings reveal that the maintenance of phosphorous and hence the vital energy in the body does not depend as much on the food intake and digestion as it does upon the mental condition. The same is the case with many of the other biochemical and physiological functions. These findings indicate the scientific implications of the above-cited scriptural descriptions (about role of sun, etc) and also affirm the vital dependence of the gross body upon the subtle and support the double-body (gross and the subtle) theory of the Occult Anatomy.

The material based science has been able to study only the gross structure of the human body. Integration of the physics based life-sciences with metaphysics would explain the existence and functions of the subliminal body. This would also unfold the secrets of how the energy currents immanent in the cosmos generate or strengthen the elements of the gross body and endow its subliminal counterpart with intellectual trenchancy and enlightened wisdom.

The conscious energy of light is pervading in every element of gross matter (p—athvº tatva) present in our body. However, since light is not constituted of gross matter and its dispersed components have distinct nature, it is regarded as being generated by the energy waves from the cosmic ensemble. The currents of subliminal eternal force (of the flow of praña) immanent in these is referred in the Upanishads as the flow of the spark of divine powers. Its ‘transmission’ from different nakshatras (planets and stars, as word-meaning) is referred there to imply that the nature of light is different from that of the earthy elements (p—athvi tatva). Also the word nakyatra has a wider meaning here. As the detailed deliberations of the Upanishads highlight, this world corresponds to the cosmic centers or domains of dense superposition of subliminal (conscious) energy waves.

The flesh, blood and bones in our body are generated from the p—athvi and jala tatvas by different chemical reactions of the material elements. But, the vital energy, intellect, desires, knowledge, mental inspirations, emotional currents, etc are subliminal in nature. These might influence the bioelectrical and biochemical reactions in the body but cannot originate from matter or by any such reactions. These are described in the Upanishads as constituted of the akasya tatva. The prakash (light) tatva is referred as a manifestation of the akasya tatva in energy form. All activity and creativity in living beings become possible because of this prakasya tatva, which is pervading in the cosmos with enormous varieties of natural manifestation (e.g. different kinds of energy waves). Dissipation of this subliminal light from the body, in the event of death, eventually converts the gross body into an inert peace of matter that disintegrates by the natural process of biodegradation.

It is said that what we eat also contributes to the development of our mind. Here again it may be noted that it is not the material substance of the food, but its nature, the type of the prakasya tatva absorbed in it, that influences our mental tendencies. The ‘nuclei’ of the constituent elements of food are therefore regarded (in the rhetoric style of presentation of the scriptures) as the ‘atoms’ radiated or energized by some nakshatra in the cosmos. These induce specific effects in the gross and the subtle components of the human being. These kinds of subliminal effects are mentioned in the Upanishads as – “the glow of moon existing in the mind…”, etc. The gross effects of sunlight and moonlight on the quality of vegetables, food grains etc, and the effect of the latter on one’s physical and mental health are being studied in the modern laboratories too.

Scientific investigations into the origin and the source of power of the nerves have shown that their functional center lies in the brain. Memory layers have been identified as the bundles of fibers connecting and conveying the impulses of sensation and motion between the brain, spinal cord, ganglionic organs and other parts of the body. Recent investigations in psychology and neurology reveal that the emotional impulses are more dominating in triggering the nerve-functions as compared to the more familiar (extensively studied) role of the bioelectrical signal processing of the sensory and motor operations. These findings have provided newer directions to brain research.

Of late, psychology has become an integral part of research in neuroscience being conducted at several reputed laboratories. It is now an acceptable notion of medical sciences that one could sustain good health and vigor by cultivating positive thinking and piety of sentiments. Apart from the psychological remedies of biofeedback, confession and healing, etc, for elimination of the malice and weaknesses of mind, restraining from passions and creative orientation of aspirations are also advised towards psychosomatic treatments.

Active collaboration between research on the psychological and neuro-chemical fronts has revealed important effects of the subliminal currents of consciousness on the neuronal system. Recording of the changes in the brain impulses and the spectrum of the emission through the ganglions with the intensity of willpower – are among the remarkable results in this direction.

The sympathetic nerves are referred as negatively charged in terms of the impact of emotional currents. These are said to manifest the effects of the soft sentiments of feminine nature. A huge bundle of these nerves emerges from near the heart. The subliminal core of the heart is also described as the emotional center or the ocean of sentiments of a person. This system of nerves is therefore of significant importance in psychology. Deeper understanding of the science of aspirations, intrinsic experiences, as well as that of the neuro-physiological and other brain functions demands greater research on the vast range of the functions and subliminal sensitivity of the sympathetic nerves.

The pains and pleasures of the body, mind and the heart (sentimental core) are experienced through the conscious faculties of the brain. A lot remains to be deciphered about the subliminal powers of consciousness expressed or hidden in the human brain. With the realization of the infinite complexity of the human mind, the brain-scientists have now begun to accept its limitless potentials and its intrinsic linkage with the cosmic consciousness. The importance of spirituality is also being recognized and the need for research in the cosmic science of spirituality is being felt for a comprehensive study of the human mind and the brain system.

Studies are also continuing on the possible manifestation of the responses of the unconscious mind in the cerebrospinal system. Structurally, the cells in the cerebrospinal region appear to be tiny bundles of delicate fibers. These tentacles spread along the spinal column serve for all sensory experiences. The subliminal flow of conscious power along the suÌumn³ n³Ãº is also processed through these fibrous elements. These are said to make a functional linkage between the mind and the heart – by which, the mental impulses are felt in the heart and vice-versa.

Purification and spiritual evolution of mental powers could enable upward orientation of the currents of praña through these fibers along the suÌumn³ n³Ãº. This results in the activation of the unconscious (inner) layers of mind and thus effectuates creative linkage of the individual self with the cosmic Self. Acquisition of the Gnostic knowledge of the mysterious powers immanent in the limitless expansion of the cosmos then emerges as a natural consequence. The cerebrospinal region thus seems to contain the vihati dwara described in the Aitereya Upanishad.

Research on the cerebrospinal system of the human brain is still in its initial stage. The one, who would learn the technique of activating and controlling its core (the vihati dwara), would be able to visualize (know) the invisible space and the cosmic depth without any scientific instruments or spaceships. The science of yoga and spirituality could offer excellent support in guiding and accelerating deeper research on human brain and its extrasensory powers.

Thanks GOD,Thanks Sadguru,

Shiv Sharma