Ø All Manifestations Absolute(226-236)
Ø The Absolute Oneness alone is Real since there is nothing other than the Self. Truly, there is no other independent entity in the state of realisation of the supreme Truth(226)
Ø The entire universe which,because of ignorance, appears tobe of infinite forms, is, in fact, Brahman, which is free from all limitations of thought(227)
Ø Truly, the entire universe is Brahman.. this is the declaration of the Atharva Veda. Therefore, this universe is Brahman alone, for a superimposition has no existence independent of its substratum(231)
Ø If the universe, as it is, Real, the Atman would not be infinite, the scriptures would not be false, the Lord Himself would be guilty of having spoken an untruth. None of these three ( loss of the Atman’s Infinitude, ,falsification of scriptural declarations, the Lord becoming a liar)is considered either desirable or wholesome by the pure-minded ones(232)
Ø The Lord, who knows the secret of things, has expressly supported this view In His words…”But I donot live in them…”Nor do Ibeings exist in Me”(233)
Ø If the universe were true, it would have been perceived even in the deep sleep state.Since it is not at all perceived, it must be, like dreams, false and unreal(234)
Ø Therefore, the world does not exist independent of the Supreme Self and, like “qualities” the notion of its separateness is false. Can a superimposition have any meaning apart from its own substratum? Through delusion, it is the substratum itself which appears like that(235)
Ø Through error of judgement whatever a deluded man perceives can only be Brahman and Brahman alone.The silvery sheen perceived is nothing but a mother-of-pearl. Brahman is ever-present as “this” universe and that which is superimposed on Brahman can only be a mere name(236).
Ved Prakash
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