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Panchadashi Lesson - A0416: Steps in Creation

Panchadashi
Module - A
Unit - A04
Lesson - A0416: Steps in a Creation
By Raja Subramaniyan

Step 1: Causal Form

Although we keep using the word 'creation' it is a misnomer because it implies that there was a time prior to creation. Time is part of creation. The proper word is 'manifestation'. Prior to the manifestation of the power, there existed ONE with AEM, the power of manifestation in the Seed Form or Causal Form.

Causal Form that is ETERNALLY present and not created

Chart:

ONE (AEM) is present as

1. Aura + Reflection of ONE (Illusion) = God (Ever Witnessing Joy)
2. Energy + Reflections of ONE (Delusion) = Living Beings (Ever Witnessing Joy) Causal form of the living beings are also eternal.
3. Matter + IS ness of ONE (Inert) = Universe Mould able/ Changeable IS ness)

Step 2: Subtle Form (Technically, this is the first step in creation, since Step 1 is not an action)

From the causal status, subtle form of the universe is manifested in this step as depicted in the chart and marked A to F.

A. From the Seed Inert Matter, by adding one quality 'Sound' (pressure waves) space (and time) was created. And adding one more additional quality subsequent elements namely Air, Fire, Water, Earth are created.
From this seed form Subtle Elements emerge as follows
Inert Matter + Sound = Space [Can be heard]
Space + Touch = Air [Can be heard and felt]
Air + Form = Fire [Can be heard, felt and seen]
Fire + Taste = Water [Can be heard, felt, seen and tasted]
Water + Smell = Earth [Can be heard, felt, seen, tasted and smelt]
B. From the Aura aspect of each of these five subtle elements corresponding subtle sense organs evolved. (5 Components)

C. From the Energy aspect of each of the five subtle elements corresponding subtle organs of actions evolved. (5 Components)

D. From the Aura aspect of ALL the five subtle elements, subtle Intelligence combined with Ego evolved. (2 Components)

E. From the mixture of Aura aspect and Energy aspect of ALL the five subtle elements, subtle mind combined with memory evolved. (2 Components)

F. From the Energy aspect of ALL the five subtle elements, five subtle life forces evolved. (5 Components)

Subtle Body comprising these 19 components (B+C+D+E+F), has the power to reflect ONE.

Step 3: Gross Form

G From the Matter aspect of each of the five subtle elements corresponding FIVE GROSS ELEMENTS are evolved with a proportionate mixture of all the five subtle elements as follows
Gross Space = 50% of Subtle Space + 12.5% Each of Subtle Air/Fire/Water/Earth
Gross Air = 50% of Subtle Air + 12.5% Each of Subtle Space/Fire/Water/Earth
Gross Fire = 50% of Subtle Fire + 12.5% Each of Subtle Air/Space/Water/Earth
Gross Water = 50% of Subtle Water + 12.5% Each of Subtle Air/Fire/Space/Earth
Gross Earth = 50% of Subtle Earth + 12.5% Each of Subtle Air/Fire/Water/Space

Step 4: Evolution from these five gross elements

From the gross Space/Air/Fire/Water/Earth, God has created the Universe as we see now as described in the Big Bang theory. The Subtle Bodies of the living beings (Which represents the Energy strand of AEM) got involved in the inert matter at the appropriate time of creation and as a result, life appeared on earth. Thus, involution precedes evolution.

Source of our gross organs

Each of the five elements gives rise to one sense organ and one organ of action.

Space is the source of Ear and Speaking Tongue

Air is the source of Skin and Hands

Fire is the source of Eye and Legs

Water is the source of Tasting Tongue and Organs of reproduction.

Earth is the source of Nose and Organs of digestion and excretion.

Note: Only the water born Tasting Tongue and the Organs of reproduction are difficult to control. Craving for food and sex is very special compared to the rest because both these senses require physical contact with the sense objects unlike the other senses. In addition, all the five senses will normally be involved during eating and mating. Therefore, we miss food and touch more than say hearing a song or smelling a fragrance.

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