SrimadBhagavatam Episode 104: Emergence of limbs along with their presiding deities and actions in the Universal Lord .. contd.

Puruśottmāya namah

Although it appears as if we are repeating the same description of the Universal form time and again, in reality it is not so. In earlier descriptions the limb-wise detailed description was not covered. Their actions were not explained. Only the limbs, and their presiding deities were mentioned and it was said that because of them each of our senses function.

What is being explained now is the next step thereafter. The subject is getting deeper and more detailed. Listen carefully and understand about the guardian deity for each sense organ. This is how our organs were created.

For example, when we buy any packaged food in the market, the ingredients used therein are mentioned on the cover. What is not mentioned is the exact proportion in which the ingredients used and how they combined with each other to create the final product. Likewise previously the ingredients or limbs were mentioned. Now how they combined to create a living entity is being taught. Minute details are being narrated and what causes the limbs to function are explained.

“When eyes manifested in this Universal form, Sun, who is the guardian deity of the world immediately entered into it together with the ‘organ of seeing’, his fractional aspect. Due to this organ of seeing, the individual beings are able to perceive the form of objects.

Pores appeared on the skin of the universal form. Immediately, Wind, the guardian deity of the world, entered into it together with his fractional aspect called ‘touch- sensation’ (tvak). It is the outer skin which grants us the touch-sensation. What we see are the external sense organs. What we cannot see are those sensory perceptions located deep within, due to which we are able to see, hear, feel, smell etc. That invisible energy is Paramatma!

When ears manifested in this Universal form, the guardian deities of all directions (dik-devata) together with the ‘organ of hearing’ (śrotendriya) entered into his ears. Due to this organ of hearing, the individual obtains the capability to hear sounds and obtain knowledge through them.”

Remember: the presiding deity enters into the external organ together with the inner organ. For instance into the external ears, the presiding deity called dik-devata enters together with the organ of hearing (Srotendriya). If this organ of hearing fails, the person becomes deaf. The external visible ear may be perfect, in fact it could be beautiful, but unless the inner organ of hearing functions properly, the person is unable to hear.

“In the Universal form, inner skin (which is right below the outer skin) known as charma appeared. Immediately the guardian deities of all ośadhi entered into it together with ‘body hair’, which is their fractional aspect. When we pull the body hair, there is a tingling sensation. Through this body hair the individual experiences itching-sensation.

When genitals emerged in the Universal form, Prajapati entered into it together with semen, his fractional aspect. Due to this the individual being experiences bodily pleasures.

Anus emerged in the Universal form. Mitra, the guardian deity of the world, together with the organ of excretion which is his fractional aspect, entered into it. Due to this the individual is able to expel the urine and stools from his body.

When two hands appeared in the Universal Lord, Indra, the Lord of heaven entered into them together with the necessary strength to complete the actions. What is the use of visible hands if they are devoid of energy? Hands are energized only due to the presence of the Lord in them. With the help of these hands, the individual earns his livelihood.

When two feet appeared in the Universal for, Vishnu, the Lord of the universe, entered into them together with his fractional aspect called ‘energy of movement’. In the absence of this energy of movement, the being will be immobile. With the help of this organ, the individual is able to reach his destination.

Intelligence manifested in the Universal form. Lord Brahma entered into it together with his fractional aspect of ‘energy of intelligence’. Using this intelligence the individual being is able to grasp the knowledge of matter and objects. In its absence he could not have understood anything.

When heart emerged in the Universal form, Moon along with his fractional aspect of mind (manas) entered into it. With the help of mind, the individual experiences all transformations. For instance, even though the body does not belong to him, he undergoes pain when it is injured. It is the mind that causes it all. When the leg is hurt it does not express it directly. Through the medium of the mind, it expresses.

Ahamkara (sense of I-ness) emerged in the Universal form. Rudra, the Lord of this false-ego, together with his fractional aspect of ‘energy of action (kriya shakti)’ entered into it. With the help of this energy of action, the individual due to feelings of doer-ship is able to complete his activities”.

This being a deep subject, you will begin to understand only slowly and gradually. You cannot understand in one go.

Adhokshajāya namah.