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Panchadashi Unit - B01: Understanding Creation

Panchadashi
Module - B
Unit - B01: Understanding the Creation
By Raja Subramaniyan

On completion of this unit, the student will be able to
(a) Understand the role of Pure Existence in creation
(b) Understand the unique nature of Pure Existence

Notes to the teacher: (Ref 2.1 and 2.46 of the original text)

This module will be better appreciated by the students if they have background in Ontology and Epistemology. It is advisable to give an assignment to write at least two pages on these topics prior to starting the course.

The three orders of reality should be introduced and explained.

1. Subjective Reality (Dream) Object is relatively unstable
2. Objective Reality (World) Object is relatively stable
3. Absolute Reality (ONE) All objects are unreal

Unit Test:
1. Describe Pure Existence. (Lesson 1)
2. Explain how the First Law of Thermodynamics supports the process of creation.
3. What is wrong with the statement 'Nothing existed, prior to creation?
4. Is it proper to say 'Existence existed, prior to creation'?
5. Explain the 7 differences that do not pertain to Pure Existence (Lesson 2)
6. The objects we see around us are made up of real substance - Discuss
7. Compare and contrast Pure Existence and the Universe (Lesson 3)

Answers could be sent to the author for validation.

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