(Krishna speaking to Arjuna)
The seven great sages, the ancient four and also the Manus,
possessed of powers like Me (on account of their minds being fixed
on Me), were born of (My) mind; from them are these creatures born
in this world.
X.7. ETAAM VIBHOOTIM YOGAM CHA MAMA YO VETTI TATTWATAH;
SO'VIKAMPENA YOGENA YUJYATE NAATRA SAMSHAYAH.
He who in truth knows these manifold manifestations of My Being
and (this) Yoga-power of Mine, becomes established in the
unshakeable Yoga; there is no doubt about it.
Raja Yoga Selection Number 12, for Monday, February 8, 2010
[from Chapter I: "Samadhi Pada- On Contemplations"]
I.8. VIPARYAYO MITHYAA-JNANAAM ATAD-ROOPA-PRATISTHAM
'Erroneous understanding is a false conception of an idea or object
whose real nature does not conform to that concept.'
Commentary: The second type of 'vritti', erroneous understanding, may
also be based on a perception of an external object, but in this case
the mental image does not correspond to the reality of that object.
This may be caused by faulty perceptions, incorrect analysis of
perceptions, or distortion of perceptions by the ego. It is like the
mirage in the desert but is very common in daily life. Very often
judgment is passed on a person or situation when there is no
relationship between reality and the mental impression.
What a wonderful, exalted state !
It is all ineffable joy, bliss and peace.
The wealth and glory of this world is a mere straw.
This world is a mere ripple on the ocean of
pure consciousness
I abide in everything;
Everything is in me.
Within and without, above and below,
Here, there and everywhere is the Atman.
The entire world is filled with Brahman.
All fears, doubts, desires and delusion
Have entirely vanished.
I am full, infinite, immortal.
What shall I do? Where shall I go?
What shall I take?
What shall I give up?
I have nothing left to do.
Blessed indeed am I.
a) Atman - The self or soul
b) Brahman - The absolute, God, Infinity
