Date: 25 Jan 2013 11:03:26 -0000
From: "Divyacaksu"
To: am-global@earthlink.net
Subject: Hiranmaya Kosa in Prabhata Samgiita // Prabhat Samgiita
Baba
"A'lor rathe a'sabe tumi a'j ja'nii nishcoy..." (PS #978)
Purport:
Baba, I know that You will certainly come today riding the chariot of effulgence and You will remove all the darkness of ignorance and avidya maya from my mind and make me fearless.
Baba, day and night, I waited for You with a garland in hand. Time passed like this. At last, on this night, all my doubts have vanished; the auspicious hour has arrived. I see that You have come - You are here, O' my Dearmost.
Baba, in the resonance of Your tune [1] and the stage of the insurmountable effulgence of the hiranmaya loka [2], I have been ensconced in Your dhyana for ages, counting the prahara [3] and tithis [4] for Your arrival.
Baba, today You have come; I received Your causeless grace. O' my Lord, I surrender everything at Your lotus feet. Please accept me...
Notes For Prabhata Samgiita #978:
[1] Resonance of Your Tune: This is a metaphor. When the sadhaka's mind reachs hiranyamaya kosa and hears the omnkara sound, that is the "resonance of Your tune." That is what the sadhaka is experiencing in this song.
[2] Insurmountable Effulgence [Dyutite Durjay: because of its brilliant effulgence it is very difficult to go beyond]: In deep meditation, when the mind reaches up to the hiranmaya kosa, then one sees only a golden effulgence. In that state, the sadhaka becomes one with Cosmic Mind, i.e. mukti. Beyond that is satya loka where Nirguna Brahma resides. When one reaches satya loka, that is salvation, moksa. Because of its unimaginable and exquisite effulgence, the hiranmaya kosa is insurmountable. In that state one can get mukti, but not moksa. That is what has been described in this Prabhata Samgiita.
The hiranmaya kos'a is the subtlest layer of mind, and Nirguna Brahma resides beyond the hiranmaya kos'a. So when the mind is below satyaloka, the sadhaka does not realise Nirguna Brahma. They do not attain salvation. To realise Him, the mind must go beyond the hiranmaya kos'a. Thus, only when the mind reaches beyond the hiranmaya kos'a can one merge into Parama Purusa. Hence, the hiranymaya kos'a is the final gateway for reaching up to Him. And the colour of the hiranmaya kos'a is golden and there one hears the omnkara sound. Beyond that state, in satya loka, there is no sound and there is no colour. The sadhaka merges in the bliss of expressionless Nirguna Brahma. That is salvation, or moksa.
To cross that golden effulgence of the hiranmaya kosa, His grace is needed. Without His grace, it is not possible to get moksa. In the above song, the sadhaka has been basking in the effulgence of the hiranmaya kosa, waiting for Parama Purusa to shower His grace and lead him across - i.e. grant Him salvation.
Baba says, "The subtlest expression of mind is in the hirańmaya kośa, which is the first expression of mahattattva. Establishment in this kośa in a universal manner is Savikalpa samádhi. When after emerging from the Samśkara, the hirańyamaya merges in attributeless Brahma, then this is called nirvikalpa samádhi."
"Those who have attained the kámamaya kośa will say that it is not proper to steal since, if we steal, others may also steal from us. This is the trend of thought of the materialists. Their thinking is distorted with selfishness. One should not steal for the sake of keeping the mind pure. That is the correct approach."
"The paincakośas shall have to be perfected, but how is it possible? They can be consummated only through the practice of yama and niyama [and the various lessons of sadhana]. The annamaya kośa is perfected through asanas (physical postures). Yama and niyama sádhana perfect the kámamaya kośa. The manomaya Kośa is perfected through pránáyáma. Through pratyáhára the atimánasa kośa is perfected. The vijinánmaya kośa is perfected through dhárańá and the hirańmaya kośa through dhyána. Only dhyána samádhi gives access to the soul. Pious persons are those who are earnest in their efforts to perfect the paincakośa. Human existence consists of the five kośas and spiritual practice is eightfold. This spiritual practice is Dharma. That which does not provide for the explanation of the paincakośa is not Dharma, but sectism." (Subhasita Samgraha - 1, Invocation of the Supreme)
Baba says, "The loka above this where the hiran'maya kos'a (subtle causal mind) is established is what we call devarloka (satya loka). When sa'dhakas merge their petty I-feeling from the realm of the devarloka (where this I-feeling is not very much evident) -- into the bearing of the Great, they establish themselves fully in Sagun'a Brahma (Qualified Consciousness -- the collectivity of Parama'tman, Macrocosm and Microcosm). In this loka, if the whole of the I-feeling (asmita) ia shattered and merged in Purus'a, the unit attains total identification with Nirgun'a Brahma (Unqualified or Objectless Consciousness). This loka is the satyaloka -- this indeed is the Brahmaloka. The one who is established in this loka is alone the Brahman'a (Bra'hmin')." (Subhasita Samgraha - 4)
Baba says, "Hiranmaya Kos'a: In this kos'a the body even the knowledge of 'I' is not much in evidence the consciousness of individuality is present, ill defined and unclear. This is the subtlest layer of mind around the a'tman. In fact feeling of 'I' is reflective in this kos'a only because of its close proximity to the vijinanamaya kos'a. Here sattva is dominant, rajah is less and tamah is least."
"This kos'a is derived from the Tapah or Hiranmaya loka; its name means 'made of gold' and hence it is as pure and beautiful as gold. The Satya Loka which is the finest loka in the cosmic mind and where Brahma resides does not exist in the form of a kos'a because kos'as are limited while satya is unlimited and imperishable. Satya loka cannot therefore be part of any limited and perishable body formed of five kos'as. In Satya loka the a'tman alone exists; only due to the influence of Prakrti five kos'as or realms come into existence." (SS-5)
[3] Prahara: A measurement of time equal to 3 hours.
[4] Tithis: One day in the moon calendar. In the moon calendar, each month is comprised of 28 days.
From: "Divyacaksu"
To: am-global@earthlink.net
Subject: Hiranmaya Kosa in Prabhata Samgiita // Prabhat Samgiita
Baba
== HIRANMAYA KOSA IN PRABHATA SAMGIITA ==
"A'lor rathe a'sabe tumi a'j ja'nii nishcoy..." (PS #978)
Purport:
Baba, I know that You will certainly come today riding the chariot of effulgence and You will remove all the darkness of ignorance and avidya maya from my mind and make me fearless.
Baba, day and night, I waited for You with a garland in hand. Time passed like this. At last, on this night, all my doubts have vanished; the auspicious hour has arrived. I see that You have come - You are here, O' my Dearmost.
Baba, in the resonance of Your tune [1] and the stage of the insurmountable effulgence of the hiranmaya loka [2], I have been ensconced in Your dhyana for ages, counting the prahara [3] and tithis [4] for Your arrival.
Baba, today You have come; I received Your causeless grace. O' my Lord, I surrender everything at Your lotus feet. Please accept me...
Notes For Prabhata Samgiita #978:
[1] Resonance of Your Tune: This is a metaphor. When the sadhaka's mind reachs hiranyamaya kosa and hears the omnkara sound, that is the "resonance of Your tune." That is what the sadhaka is experiencing in this song.
[2] Insurmountable Effulgence [Dyutite Durjay: because of its brilliant effulgence it is very difficult to go beyond]: In deep meditation, when the mind reaches up to the hiranmaya kosa, then one sees only a golden effulgence. In that state, the sadhaka becomes one with Cosmic Mind, i.e. mukti. Beyond that is satya loka where Nirguna Brahma resides. When one reaches satya loka, that is salvation, moksa. Because of its unimaginable and exquisite effulgence, the hiranmaya kosa is insurmountable. In that state one can get mukti, but not moksa. That is what has been described in this Prabhata Samgiita.
The hiranmaya kos'a is the subtlest layer of mind, and Nirguna Brahma resides beyond the hiranmaya kos'a. So when the mind is below satyaloka, the sadhaka does not realise Nirguna Brahma. They do not attain salvation. To realise Him, the mind must go beyond the hiranmaya kos'a. Thus, only when the mind reaches beyond the hiranmaya kos'a can one merge into Parama Purusa. Hence, the hiranymaya kos'a is the final gateway for reaching up to Him. And the colour of the hiranmaya kos'a is golden and there one hears the omnkara sound. Beyond that state, in satya loka, there is no sound and there is no colour. The sadhaka merges in the bliss of expressionless Nirguna Brahma. That is salvation, or moksa.
To cross that golden effulgence of the hiranmaya kosa, His grace is needed. Without His grace, it is not possible to get moksa. In the above song, the sadhaka has been basking in the effulgence of the hiranmaya kosa, waiting for Parama Purusa to shower His grace and lead him across - i.e. grant Him salvation.
Baba says, "The subtlest expression of mind is in the hirańmaya kośa, which is the first expression of mahattattva. Establishment in this kośa in a universal manner is Savikalpa samádhi. When after emerging from the Samśkara, the hirańyamaya merges in attributeless Brahma, then this is called nirvikalpa samádhi."
"Those who have attained the kámamaya kośa will say that it is not proper to steal since, if we steal, others may also steal from us. This is the trend of thought of the materialists. Their thinking is distorted with selfishness. One should not steal for the sake of keeping the mind pure. That is the correct approach."
"The paincakośas shall have to be perfected, but how is it possible? They can be consummated only through the practice of yama and niyama [and the various lessons of sadhana]. The annamaya kośa is perfected through asanas (physical postures). Yama and niyama sádhana perfect the kámamaya kośa. The manomaya Kośa is perfected through pránáyáma. Through pratyáhára the atimánasa kośa is perfected. The vijinánmaya kośa is perfected through dhárańá and the hirańmaya kośa through dhyána. Only dhyána samádhi gives access to the soul. Pious persons are those who are earnest in their efforts to perfect the paincakośa. Human existence consists of the five kośas and spiritual practice is eightfold. This spiritual practice is Dharma. That which does not provide for the explanation of the paincakośa is not Dharma, but sectism." (Subhasita Samgraha - 1, Invocation of the Supreme)
Baba says, "The loka above this where the hiran'maya kos'a (subtle causal mind) is established is what we call devarloka (satya loka). When sa'dhakas merge their petty I-feeling from the realm of the devarloka (where this I-feeling is not very much evident) -- into the bearing of the Great, they establish themselves fully in Sagun'a Brahma (Qualified Consciousness -- the collectivity of Parama'tman, Macrocosm and Microcosm). In this loka, if the whole of the I-feeling (asmita) ia shattered and merged in Purus'a, the unit attains total identification with Nirgun'a Brahma (Unqualified or Objectless Consciousness). This loka is the satyaloka -- this indeed is the Brahmaloka. The one who is established in this loka is alone the Brahman'a (Bra'hmin')." (Subhasita Samgraha - 4)
Baba says, "Hiranmaya Kos'a: In this kos'a the body even the knowledge of 'I' is not much in evidence the consciousness of individuality is present, ill defined and unclear. This is the subtlest layer of mind around the a'tman. In fact feeling of 'I' is reflective in this kos'a only because of its close proximity to the vijinanamaya kos'a. Here sattva is dominant, rajah is less and tamah is least."
Hiranmaye pare kose, Virajam Brahma niskalam (Vedas)
"This kos'a is derived from the Tapah or Hiranmaya loka; its name means 'made of gold' and hence it is as pure and beautiful as gold. The Satya Loka which is the finest loka in the cosmic mind and where Brahma resides does not exist in the form of a kos'a because kos'as are limited while satya is unlimited and imperishable. Satya loka cannot therefore be part of any limited and perishable body formed of five kos'as. In Satya loka the a'tman alone exists; only due to the influence of Prakrti five kos'as or realms come into existence." (SS-5)
[3] Prahara: A measurement of time equal to 3 hours.
[4] Tithis: One day in the moon calendar. In the moon calendar, each month is comprised of 28 days.
