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21. How many Universal Bodies or Purushas are there?

There are three Universal Bodies or Purushas: Kshar-the perishable one, Akshar-the imperishable one, and the Aksharateet Uttam Purusha, the supreme eternal one.  In absence of Tartam Knowledge, most spiritual masters (Gurus) interpreted Kshar as the mortal body, Akshar as the jiva in the mortal body and Aksharateet Uttam Purusha as the Maha Vishnu or the Adi Narayana, who are all, in fact, subject to Final Dissolution or Maha Pralaya.  Here is how Prannathji clarifies the facts about the three Universal Purushas:
 

  22. How many Universes are there?

There are three Universes: the perishable world (Kaalmaya, the domain of Kshar Purusha), the eternal Yogmaya, and the Abode of Eternal Bliss (Paramdham).

23. What is the reality about this world?

This world is a dream of Akshar Brahmn's mind.  This is the eternal truth.  The power (satta) of the Supreme Brahmn pervades everywhere in this world--not His True Divine Form or His sports of bliss.

For many of us it is hard to believe that this world is a dream.  The obvious reason is that through our senses we can experience it.  It’s hard to accept that we all are the characters playing different roles in one big dream.  The Holy Kuljam Swaroop discusses this question in many different ways.  Let's understand through this citation:

Jihan nathi kai tihan chhey kehevaay, eah banney moh na vachan |
Eah wani mari mooney hansavey, the matey thaun chhun moon  ||
                                                (Kuljam Swaroop: Kalas.Gujarati.12/133)

Here the Lord says, “the people of the world regards this universal existance as ever existing, true and real.  The world is regarded as ‘It is.’  Where as, in reality, it is perishable, false and unreal.  The fact is that the world is, ‘It is not.’  It’s a kind of dream of the Primeval Being Lord Adi Narayana.  Created in the state of sleep and ignorance, it will exist only up to a point when an awakening force will break the dream.  The world does not know this.  Therefore, their understanding is 180 degree out of phase.  But, if you think deeply, both the concepts (or the words) ‘It is’ and ‘It is not’—are the product of Moha or this false world.  What good reference can I give to you?  I have to use these words.  My dear souls!  A lot of time, as I scan through these revealed Holy words, they make me laugh.  I laugh for my own strange words and message!  Therefore, I feel like, “I should shut my mouth off for ever!”

24. Is this creation subject to dissolution?  What are the different categories of dissolution?

This creation of the Kshar Purusha is subject to the Four Categories of Dissolution (Pralaya).  Based on this understanding, the scriptures have regarded this changing phenomenal creation as perishable, transient or momentary in nature.  According to Lord Prannath, true eternal liberation lies beyond all dissolution.

25. What exactly is stated in Shrimad Bhagvatam regarding Maha Pralaya?  Does the above explanation match the explanation of Bhagvatam?

Shrimad Bhagvatam  calls Maha Pralaya by the name ‘Aatyantik Pralaya.’  The interpreters of Bhagvatam explains the meaning of Aatyantik Pralaya as: “the form or state of ultimate salvation or Moksha in which a Jiva breaks all the bondage of Maya by the sword of wisdom (Viveka), and merges in its original form.”

But this is not what is exactly stated in the above referenced Sanskrit Slokas.  Such interpretations offer only a partial explanation, and do not reflect the true intent of the original scripture.  For this reason, the seeker soul should always keep the total picture of creation in mind while interpreting the relevant verses from the scriptures.  In absence of Tartam Knowledge of Buddha Nish-kalanka Avatar, no one could understand the distinction between Jiva and Atman.  A Jiva’s origin is rooted in Lord Adi Narayana, who is the form of sleep in the mind (Avyakrit) of Akshar Brahmn.  The ‘sword of wisdom’ stated above is nothing else but the Tartam Knowledge of Para Shakti.

In addition, in Bhagvatam , Vyas Ji tells this very clearly to King Parikshita: “Oh, Parikshita!  I have just explained to you the four categories of ‘Pralayas,’ namely, Nitya, Naimittik, Prakrit, and Aatyantik.  In reality, this is the end result of ‘Kaal’ or anything subject to the ‘Time’ cycle.”

From this concluding statement of Bhagvatam, one can clearly infer the fact that all four ‘Pralayas’ touch the domain of ‘Kaal.’  For this reason, this entire domain of Kshar Purusha is also called, ‘Kaal Maya.’ Thus, the entire domain of Kaal Maya is perishable or subject to dissolution.  ‘Kshar’ means perishable or impermanent.  Based on this discussion, one can never afford to neglect the fact that this universe of Kshar Purusha, including the Primeval Being Lord Adi Narayana, is impermanent.

26. Why the perfect and complete Brahmn evolve the great web of illusion or Maya?  Why should imperfection come out of the perfect Brahmn?

If we try to answer these questions in light of our above discussion regarding the Creation, it becomes clear that this Creation itself is a dream, currently being played in the mind of Kshar Purusha Lord Adi Narayana.  The state of slumber created in the mind of Akshar Brahmn assumes the form of Adi Narayana.

By nature, the Mind of Akshar Brahmn constantly remains engaged in the sports of creation.  Upon becoming conscious, the dream ends.  Thus, the creation did not come into existence out of the Perfect Brahmn who is the embodiment of truth, consciousness and bliss.  Rather, it has emerged out of unconsciousness or ignorance!

In absence of this Tartam Knowledge, many great Hindu Masters have regarded the wisdom preached by Adi Shankara Charya  as faulty.  Those who opposed, labeled Shankara Charya’s teachings as negativistic, and thus discarded it!  This way, with the help of Prannathji’s Tartam Wisdom, a seeker soul can understand the more inclusive and complete picture about the instrumentality of the process of creation and dissolution.  This is essential for the soul to move forward on the path leading to Nijanand.

27. What is the nature of Brahmn and the world?

Adi Shankara Charya, the founder and the greatest exponent of the Advaita philosophy, wrote an independent manual 'Vivek Chudamani.'  He is known for stopping the onslaughter of Buddhism on Hindu ideals, and restoring Hinduism to its past glory.  He answers this question like this:

Sakaarasya vinasho asti, Nirakaarsya shunyat vat |
Asunya cha avastavat, ubhai pakesh vibhinam vastu gyanam moksha ||
Brahmn satya, jagat mithya |

In other words: “The substances having a form are all subject to decay.  One who is without a form is empty and void.  One who is empty and void, is immaterial and without substance.  How can one who is nothing, be Brahmn?  Brahmn is truth; and the world is false."

28. Many scriptural interpreters explain body as Kshar, jiva as Akshar and Lord Maha Vishnu as Uttam Purusha Aksharateet.  Is this explanation accurate in light of the Divine Wisdom?

The Srimad Bhagvad Gita answers this question very clearly, but the scriptural interpreters have led the believers to an inaccurate conclusion.  The Gita says:

 Dwavimau purushau lokey kshara-sch-akshara eav cha  |
 Ksharha sarvani bhutani kutastho-aksharaha uchhyatei  ||
 Uttamaha purusha-stav-anyaha paramatmei-tyu-dahrataha |
                                                                  (Shrimad Bhag.  Gita: 15/16-17)
 
Superficially, such an explanation appearing in the question seems to make sense to an ordinary human being.  Because, in absence of Tartam Knowledge, jiva, which is subject to dissolution during Prakrit Pralaya, is regarded as Akshar, the imperishable one.

However, if one digs deep, he finds that even the jiva is perishable contrary to the common understanding.  Similarly, Lord Adi Narayana (Maha Vishnu) is also subject to dissolution during the Maha Pralaya.  And, therefore, he is called Kshar Purusha.  The true imperishable Akshar Brahmn is beyond the Yogmaya, and the Uttam Purusha Aksharateet is even beyond Akshar Brahmn, in the supreme heaven Paramdham.  In conclusion, the explanation given without applying the Tartam Knowledge, eventhough appear to be true, is inaccurate in this sense.

The entire universe is perishable or Kshar in true sense.  Upon the Final Dissolution, 14 Lokas, three godheads, Nirakaar and Kshar Purusha Adi Narayana seize to exist.
 
 
29. Are there more than one category of Souls (Srishtis or consciousness) in human form at this time in our world?

In the present world, there are three categories of Souls (Srishtis or consciousness) in human form:

30. Are 'Jiva' and 'Atman' same or different in spiritual sense?

Jiva and Atman have two distinct origins. A human being may simply have a Jiva consciousness, or a Jiva consciousness accompanied by an Atman (which is the higher consciousness).  In human form, Jiva is a player (karta), while Atman is simply an observer (drashta).  It is the Jiva, who is subject to the Law of Karma and seeks salvation, not the Atman.

31. Is the Day of Final Judgement near?  What will happen at the End Time?

The Seventh Day of Final Judgement is approaching soon.

32. Who are we spiritually? Who is our God? Where is our Eternal Abode?

We are the Brahmn Srishti Souls, and Aksharateet Puran Brahmn is our God, who is beyond perishable Kshar Purusha and eternal Akshar Brahmn.  In fact, He is our Dhani (spiritual husband)!  Our abode is Aksharateet Paramdham, which is beyond Vaikuntha, Sunya, Nirakaar, Kaal Niranjan, Gayatri, Panch Shiv, eternal Brindaban, Goloka, in Yomaya, and even beyond Akshardham.

33. Where are we at present?  Why? Where is our Lord Prannathji or Aksharateet at present?  Where is our par-atman (oversoul) at this time?

We, the Brahmn Srishtis are in this phenomenal world to experience the dream world of Akshar Brahmn. Prannathji, the Supreme Lord Aksharateet, is right here, with you!  He can not leave you alone here and go back to Paramdham until all His souls are awake and the End Time of this creation.  A true seeker must find a true master in whom His Divine Powers are working.

Our par-atman (oversoul) is in Mool Milawa in Paramdham, in the lotus feet of the Perfect Divine Couple Sri Raj Shyamaji or Aksharateet.  Sitting there, our par-atman is experiencing the drama on this worldly stage as an observer.

Vaikuntha, Sunya, Nirakaar, Kaal Niranjan, Gayatri, Panch Shiv, eternal Brindaban, Goloka, in Yomaya, and even beyond Akshardham.

34. How can we be assured if Atman resides in our body?  Or do we just walk on faith that it does reside in us?
 
Atman means Brahmnsrishti soul, whose qualities are listed in Kuljam Swaroop.  There are certain qualities, which are unique to Brahmn Srishti, which can not be found even in the best human being in this world!  Those qualities include: affinity to know the Swaroop, Leela and Dham of Aksharateet Brahmn, awareness of Nisbat (bliss relationship), faith in Sri Rajji, experiencing of his grace working in one’s life, and the view of the world as an observer.

No one can judge who is who.  Only your inner self can tell the reality.

In Bitak, many sundersath devotees raised this doubt before Prannathji when they went through a lot of hardship when Prannathji was physically with them.  Clarifying their doubts Sri Ji says: "If you were not the soul (atman) of Paramdham, you would not have come in contact with the Tartam Knowledge.  You would not have learned what is not even known to the three godheads (Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh).  It is Sri Rajji’s grace upon us that we know that we are attracted to His Wani.  Only those who have come from that Great Home will be interested in finding out more about it. Rest people (jivas) will not be interested in it.

To begin with, you have to start working on the Elam (knowledge), Eman (faith) and Ishak (love) under the umbrella of His Divine Grace.  Each one of these factors will reinforce each other, and a stage will come when you will experience through Wani Manthan that you are the soul of Paramadham.

The day we learned the true meaning of Tartam, we entered a belief that “I am an Angna (soul, atman) of Aksharateet.”  When we practice our belief, and share with others, we fulfill this promise: “Eah sukh deun Brahmn Srishti ko, toh mein ANGNA NAAR.”  The joy that comes from sharing the Wisdom, is the proof of one’s having an Atman within.

In conclusion, one can be assured of an Atman residing within by immersing himself in the chemical vessel of love, faith and knowledge.  Remember, you can’t be assured just by one of these components.  They all have to work together to produce the fruit of Self-Realization.

35. What is Jiva and Maan (mind), and how can we separate them?

Jiva is a living spirit (life).  Maan or mind is the process house of the Jiva. Kuljam Swaroop (Park. Hindi : 32/5)  talks about this subject: Separating Milk (Jiva, truth) from Water (Mind, false):

Eah bheley hueah hai aad, key bheley hai sada anad |
Kahey Brahma bheley nahin teet, eah aaye miley hai eat ||
                                                        (Kuljam Swaroop: Par. Hi. 32/5)

“Oh my dear sundersath!  Let me separate milk from water so you can be awake.  This false material world has become your permanent abode.  To remind you of your true abode, let me tell you the story of Sanakadik, the four mental sons of Lord Brahma.  Just understand the secret and let's go towards our Home.”

Once, Sanakadik asked these questions to Lord Brahma: Do jiva and mind always live together, or they separate upon death?  How do they live together in one living body?  We would like to separate them first, so we can better control our mind.  Please tell us, how can we separate them?

Lord Brahma, the owner of all the knowledge in the universe, expressed his inability to answer these questions and directed them to Lord Vishnu in Vaikuntha for this clarification.  As soon as Lord Vishnu found out that Sanakadiks are on their way, using his power, he changed his appearance into a swan.  As the Sanakadiks enter his place, Lord Vishnu, who is now in the form of a swan, appeared before them.  The jivas of the Sanakadiks soon recognized Lord Vishnu in the guise of a swan, and performed obeiscence to him.  But, after a moment, their mind began to think, "may be, we screwed up!  May be it is just a swan."  The next moment, Lord Vishnu appeared in his original form.  Then they asked their questions.  Soon, Lord Vishnu tells them, "all your questions are already answered."

In brief, Jiva is the owner of the car (human body).  Mind is the driver.  When awakened, the mind (driver) follows the Jiva’s instructions.  Most people are enslaved by their mind.

Through Wani manthan, and practice in life, you can distinguish the work of Jiva and the work of mind in your own life experience.

36. Since we must live in the world full of Maya, how should we live the life?  Should we live the life within the laws of Karma?  I have not come to anything so far that tell me clearly how you should live the life.  There are no do and don'ts or commandments of any sort.  If we don't follow the laws of Karma, how do we know what is right and wrong?  Who decides what is good and evil?

Live like a lotus flower in the middle of a lake.  Do your worldly duty with Mool Milawa in the back of mind.  Your ultimate motive for all life activities should be Paramdham.  Yes, Maya is bad, but it has offered us the best opportunity to prove the superiority of out love for Sri Rajji.  Remember that we are being tested here.  One has to learn to take most benefit of Maya.  Sri Devchandraji and Prannathji lived and managed Maya very well, which we can learn from Bitak.  Please see Attachments for how to live life as sundersath. (It is about to be posted on our web site!)

 Since, Atman has been observing this worldly Drama by sitting in the house of Jiva, the rule of the house must be followed.  How appropriate it is for a guest (atman) to violate the rules of the house of a Jiva?  Now you know within our person, we have:
 

  1.  A jiva, who must comply with the Law of Karma, and
  2. An Atman, who upon awakening, pulls the jiva out of the perishable world of Kshar Purusha.
Remember: the best Karmas can lead a good human life, but NOT the Eternal Bliss beyond Kshar and Akshar.  Read the chapter ‘Souls’ in Nijanand Encyclopedia for further clarification.  Even the Lord of Gita who taught Karma Laws, doesn’t know the secrets of Paramdham that you and I know!  This is hard to digest.  But, it will be understood as we read more Wani.

Prannathji’s Divine Wisdom does not tell you to disobey Karmas.  It is assumed that an individual will automatically comply with it-Not through self-efforts though!  Yes, Only through Sri Rajji’s grace and by the virtue of our Nisbat.

We must try our best in Karmas.  Lord Vishnu, the Lord of Karma will keep the account.  We don’t have to worry about it.  However, we can’t be careless and irresponsible.

37. Is it worth seeking "love" in this world?  Is it worth seeking happiness in this world?

Our world and life can not be understood with a simple formula.  Love has many levels.  It is important at all levels: at home, at work, out on the street, with friend, with spouse, and with God.  Brahmn srishti Atman and Sri Rajji are made from real true Love, the eternal love, which is not to be found in this world.  All loves other than the Love for God aren’t eternal.  But they do last for the duration of our life.  True love, as we mean in the context of Wani, is not to be found in this world.  However, since we are manifestation of love, we must emit love.  That’s what is required of all of us as we live our life.

This is a relative world.  We get relative happiness.  True happiness is Nijanand.  Let’s wisely use this world-stage to understand that which is beyond.

38. How can we tell if we have been blessed with Lord's Grace to begin the work of Jagni?  I am seeking knowledge so can I start it as I know only way you achieve Jagni is by "Jao and Jagaao"?  Do both work at the same time or first Jao and then Jagaao?

Yes, you are blessed with His grace to do Jagni.  This is not the question of blessing, this is question of DOING IT NOW!  What would you do if your house is eaten away by termites?  Won’t you start working on it?  Getting engaged in Jagni is for one’s own benefit and for others too.  The concept of Jagni is very interesting and unique.  It does not mean just preaching!

Ofcourse, we have to do our homework first.  As we try to do that, seek other’s help, or help others (indirectly).  Answers will not come from within on it’s own without Wani Manthan, satsung, practice in life, chitwani, the true essence of LIFE.  You know, we learned a lot as we wrote this too.  We awaken eachother even without knowing it.  Isn’t it interesting?  Many satsungs and personal meetings are necessary to understand the science of Awakening or self-realization.  But, realization can also come in a moment.  It’s all depends on His Grace.

39. Are we awake or in dream spiritually?  How is this spiritual dream different from the one that we get when we are asleep?  Who is really awake at this time in the large scheme of things--from this world to Paramdham? Is Akshar Brahmn awake at this time?

We are in dreaming state.  The dream that our par-atman is seeing is a larger dream, the dream of Akshar Brahmn's mind.  Many universal creations like ours form and dissolve in this dream.

Only Aksharateet Sri Prannathji is awake at this time.  He is showing this drama and awkening His souls, bliss part Shyamaji and truth part Akshar Brahmn.

Tan toh apney arsh mein, so toh soye nind mein |
Jagat hai eak khavand, eah nind dai jinney ||
                                                            (Kuljam Swaroop: Sindhi: 15/4)

No, Akshar Brahmn is NOT awake at this time.  Akshar wanted to experience the blissful sports of Aksharateet Lord with His souls.  At this time Akshar Brahmn is learning the secrets of Khilwat and Vahedat of Paramdham's Rangmohol, about which he was unaware.

40. Please explain in simple words, what do you really mean by 'Aksharateet?' What does the name 'Mahamati' mean?

Aksharateet means Sachidanand:

        1.    Sat or Truth, who is Akshar Brahmn (Hukum).
        2.    Chidghan Swaroop Sri Rajji Himself (Supreme Consciousness, Aavesh) and
        3.    Anand or Bliss part, who is Shyamaji.

The two other powers (archangels) of Aksharateet are

        4.    Exalted power or Josh, who is Gabriel, and
        5.    Awakened Intellect or Jagrit Buddhi, who is Asrafeil.

"Mahamati' is the title exclusively given to the soul of Indrawati in the person of Mehraj, who the devotees later recognized as Prannathji.  In Mahamati, we see all of the five divine essence mentioned above.  It is wrong to use the title ‘Mahamati’ for Dhani Sri Devchandraji according to Kuljam Swaroop and Bitak.
 


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