अव्यक्तादीनि भूतानि व्यक्तमध्यानि भारत | अव्यक्तनिधनान्येव तत्र का परिदेवना || 28 || |
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“O descendant of Bharata, all beings remain in their unmanifest state before birth. They manifest at the advent of creation. At the arrival of destruction, they merge into the unmanifest once more. What cause is there for lamentation?”
Commentary
Every individual should delve into the profound mystery of existence, pondering questions like, “What was my nature before my birth? Why do I undergo physical transformation? And what lies beyond the death of my bodily functions?” Through the ages, numerous saints and sages have grappled with and deciphered this existential quandary. Just as we seek out specialized medical professionals for physical ailments, why do we not turn to spiritual doctors to unravel the mysteries of our being? When a seeker’s longing transcends the material realm, earnestly truth above transient pleasures, a spiritual mentor invariably emerges. Why mourn the fleeting loss of transient pleasures when one’s pursuit of such ephemeral joys characterizes much of life’s journey? Millions emerge onto the stage of existence, only to fade into oblivion with the passage of each century. There are no conspicuous indicators in the Nature that reveal life’s purpose, source, or ultimate conclusion. Indeed, the absence of overt signals within the natural world serves as a cryptic yet potent clue, suggesting that the quest for truth cannot be fulfilled through external pursuits alone. Instead, it beckons one to embark on an introspective journey, probing the depths of consciousness to unearth the profound truths that lie within. Nothing can be gained by grief about an unknown fate or the unanswered “whys,” or by negative thoughts about the limitations of intellect or sensory perceptions. The only way to know the beginning and the end of all things is to seek the Creator daily.