Sanaathana Saaradaa — 17 : Dynamics of Divine Form – Part 2

SriSaaradaa Dayaa Deeptih :—
03—11—2017; Friday.

Sanaatana Saaradaa~17 – Dynamics of Divine Form–2

The Saastra declares as under:-
“Sarvendriyaanaam nayanam  pradhaanam”

It means that of all the sense-organs of knowledge, the eye is of primary importance. Here, the word “pradhaana” has two levels of meaning. The exterior level means, as all of us are aware, the functional value of the eye, which is “seeing faculty”. It’s utmost importance is well known to us, all. The interior subtle meaning is an intelligent and purposeful usage of this faculty. You have to assign a pious activity to this faculty such as watching the form and the exploits of the Lord as practically demonstrated by Gopis in the Tenth Canto of Bhaagavata.

And, again, Saareeraka Upanishad clarifies that the sense-organ of eye is derived from one of the five fundamental elements called “Tejas“. The subtle element or the “tanmaatra” associated with this, is “form“, or “roopam“. This word “roopam” originated from the root, “Rupu-vimohane”, which means” intense sense of attachment”. So, the etymological meaning of “Roopam” is ” Ropayati Vimohayati iti Roopam”. “That which breeds intense attachment or fondness or possessiveness is called the Form“.

Bhaagavata Gopikaas are thoroughly well aware of all the deeper implications of the impact of various worldly forms. Consequently, most wisely they chose the Form of Lord Sri Krishna to remain an eternal companion of their “Drik Indriya” or “the seeing faculty”.

We try to expound further on this aspect in the ensuing parts of the topic.

Swasti ||