SG Scribbling Vol 2 by Sabari Ganesh (most recommended books TXT) 📕

characters we stumbled upon in the dream state are illusionary. What remains is just the singular person who visualised the dream.

            Dwaitham is a state when our minds perceive multiple subjects and a definitive law. When we lose our individual ego, we mature to the state of Vishistadwaitham; however our perception of multiple subjects remain intact, except for the understanding that they are puppets in the dominance of the supreme self. When we are able to unite with the source point effectively, everything except I - the subject; becomes just an illusion - Adwaitham. In the state of Adwaitham the mind dissolves and disappears due to the lack of any object to be perceived. The resultant is eternal peace. The simplest way to dissolve the mind is to surrender it to a Guru.

Aathmaram

Aathmaram

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            Hinduism postulates that God is formless as referred by Adwaitham, and the umpteen number of forms referred by Dwaitham ultimately rests on the former. Lord Shiva is the master of the universe. Parvathi is Shiva's consort. The alternate form is Lord Vishnu. Mahalakshmi is Vishnu's consort. Both Shiva and Vishnu are very unique in every aspect and quite opposite to the other when considered in the materialistic plane of view.

            In an effort to bring more clarity to our statement, let us imagine auctioning the properties of both Shiva and Vishnu. The following are the properties of Shiva - skull, bone, snakes, skin of tiger, ash from burnt corpse, residence happens to be graveyard, if dug inside his body - poison! Would any of us be interested in purchasing his properties? Even so, would it be possible to assess the price of his properties? Absolutely not.

            In the case of Vishnu - dress made of pure silk, scented flowers and garlands, panchajanyam - the conch, sudarshanam - the discus, residence happens to be vaikuntham with ocean of milk and nectar; surpassing all, Mahalakshmi - the ultimate goddess of wealth and prosperity, in his bosom! Would any of us be able to afford his properties? Certainly not.

            Even though Shiva and Vishnu represent the same divinity, they are two unique and opposite poles in the materialistic view point. Both their properties - priceless in their own unique manner. Parvathi, Shiva's consort; failed to perceive the divinity, and understand profound truth behind the uniqueness of Shiva. She, hence compared her situation with Vishnu's consort, Mahalakshmi. The act of comparing oneself with another is a symptom of lost divinity.

            Self-pity and jealousy filled Parvathi to an extent that she could no longer remain silent. She fully well knew the detached state of Shiva's mind and understood that she cannot transform HIM. Still, propelled by her agony and desire, she praised Shiva being the master of the universe and at the same time requested him to build her a beautiful house similar to that of Mahalakshmi, Vishnu's consort.

            Shiva, smiled inside and told Parvathi that it is her fate to bear the rain and chill weather of the Himalayas, and she is not destined to possess a house of her own. Parvathi, encapsulated in Maya, chided Shiva that in spite of his omnipotence, such words from him were mere indication of his lack of interest and love towards her. Shiva, unable to pacify his wife, like most of us; chose an island surrounded by the sea, similar to Vishnu's residence; and built a beautiful palace, and towns for Parvathi. As stipulated in the scriptures, Shiva and Parvathi performed the house warming ceremony. King Ravana too was present in the function!

            It is a custom to satisfy the guests with their object of desire without fail. Ravana, who was the last person to be gratified, when the opportunity arose requested Shiva, the ownership of the newly constructed palace and towns. Shiva and Parvathi now had no other option than to surrender their new possession to Ravana; and hence returned to Himalayas. It was when, Shiva reminded Parvathi that it was her fate not to possess a house of her own.

            However, Parvathi was so very attached to the splendid palace built by her husband Shiva, that she kept thinking of it all the time. This eventually made her take birth as Seetha at King Janaka's house. Our thoughts and desire is the substratum of our birth. Lord Shiva incarnated as SriRam in Ayodhya. Post marriage, Mother Kaikeyi, who was so long very fond of SriRam, ordered him to leave the house and head to hermitage. The fate of Parvathi, incarnated as Seetha is the reason!

            In spite of all this turmoil, Seetha failed to realise the truth; along with SriRam started heading south towards the island where her husband had built a palace exclusively for her, once upon a time. She was so very attached to the beauty of her house that compelled her to gain possession of every thing of beauty and elegance - even the illusive golden deer! Her passion on the palace was so great that it also exceeded her love towards her husband. It was this passion that pulled Ravana to her, and her depreciating love towards her husband made her lose him, by way of Ravana kidnapping her to Srilanka - her house!

            Seetha, separated from her husband sat in loneliness and isolation in Srilanka. Without her Lord - SriRam, she found herself unable to cherish the pleasures of the magnificent palace and royalty, that once belonged to her. The pain of separation from her beloved made her realise that it was only because of her attachment to materialistic pleasures that she had to lose the warmth, comfort, blessings and love of her beloved.

            When the understanding of truth dawn upon her, Maya disappeared and Seetha realised the ultimate truth. Her realisation brought SriRam successfully to Srilanka and she united with him in peace.

            It was Parvathi's destiny - never to own a house; that she had to leave her house built by Lord Shiva. Incarnated as Seetha, her destiny drove her out of her house in Ayodhya to hermitage. It was Seetha's passion to her house in Srilanka which exceeded her love of SriRam that separated her from her husband by way of Ravana kidnapping her. She, in spite of reaching her house in Srilanka was devoid of happiness due to separation from her Lord SriRam.

            Even after returning to Ayodhya, She was once again made to leave her house due to the vile comments of a dhobi aka laundryman. However, this time, that she learnt her lesson, she remained in peace at the ashram of Sage Valmiki. Begetting Lava and Kusha, sons of her husband SriRam, in her duty to continue the family race; she refused to adorn and grace the palace of Ayodhya, even upon invitation.

            When we compare, we lose our divinity. Desire is the root cause of all sorrow. It is our attachment to materialistic luxury that separates us from our Lord. Fate reigns. There is absolutely no free will. Destiny is certain. When Lord Shiva incarnated as SriRam, Parvathi as Seetha; Nandhi - the bull incarnated as Hanuman. It is the reason for Hanuman to be so very devoted to SriRam. This happens to be the story of AathmaRam. Jai Sri Ram.

Hanuman

Hanuman

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            Jai Sri Ram! Hanuman is an idiot. He never deserved all those praise that is been showered upon him. He is the son of Anjana, born out of the blessings of Lord Vayu; hence called Anjaneya. Ever since his childhood, his stupidity manifested without fail; effectively counterbalanced by the merits and virtue of eminent people.

            The first instance of his stupidity was in his cradle hood days. Perceiving the rising Sun to be a fruit of some sort, he leaped mid air to gobble it up. Vayu, the celestial father of Anjaneya, understood the danger that the kid has put himself into; encapsulated him with a whiff of cool air. Indra, the lord of the Devas, realising the foolishness of Anjaneyan's act, in an effort to save the world from perishing in darkness; and the kid from getting scorched, struck him lightly with his thunderbolt. The kid fainted and his jaw broken; hence the name Hanuman.

            Vayu, though understood the good intentions of Indra, could not suppress his love of the child; hence curtailed himself completely, choking every living creature in the world. The life on earth - the karma bhoomi got strangled. Everyone including Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu tried to pacify Vayu in an effort to save the world. They granted umpteen number of boons to the child, to an extent that even the Brahmastra shall not harm but just curtail his motility for a few hours. Generally, a person receives boon from God upon rigorous penance and/or eligibility. In Hanuman's case, he secured every possible boon not out of his deserving stature but due to his father's influence - Recommendation!

            When a person is bestowed with abilities and powers that cannot be harnessed properly, one loses stability of mind; only to become a prey to his valour. Such is the case of Hanuman. With so much power that sans the requisite maturity, coupled with the innate qualities of a monkey; Hanuman began playing pranks on everyone, disturbing their moral activities and peace. Troubled immensely by Hanuman, the disgusted sages decided to curse him off all his powers. However, as they knew the role that Hanuman has been destined to execute in the life of SriRam, hence the inevitability of his valour; cursed him that he would not realise his powers till someone reminded him. It was the grace of SriRam that Hanuman did not lose his powers due to his immature acts rather just got disconnected from them.

            When the genuine need arose for Hanuman to serve SriRam with his abilities, Jambhavan reminded Hanuman of all the boons that he received earlier. However, his intellectual and psychological stupidity remained the same. It was only after reaching Srilanka that Hanuman realised that he did not request and know from his Lord SriRam the appearance of Devi Seetha. Hence he sat in Srilanka perplexed as how to identify his mother - Devi Seetha.

            Seetha ever united with SriRam in mind and soul, presented her identity to Hanuman in an appropriate manner by enacting to commit suicide! Hanuman, when faced the demons of King Ravana's army; was hit by Brahmastra, captured by Indrajeet to be prosecuted.