This chapter describes the science of spirit and its tutelary deity (Adhyatma and Adhidaivata
This chapter describes the science of spirit and its tutelary deity (Adhyatma and Adhidaivata
Sri Narayanmuni said:-
‘O sage, ears (hearing organ) are called as Adhyatma (knowledge of self) and direction is it main/prime) principal deity. Word is the nature of Akash-one of the Panchamahabhutas. When a man hears words, he is said to be a listener. 1.
In this way, skin is the Adhyaya, Vayu is the main tutelary deity, touch is its entity. Man experiences touch through skin as the medium. 2.
So, eyes are the Adhyatma- knowledge of self, the sun is their tutelary deity, man experiences joy of seeing through eyes as the medium. 3.
Tongue is the Adhyatma- knowledge of self, Varuna is its tutelary deity, rasa(taste) is the entity because of which man experiences taste. 4.
Nose is adhyatma - knowledge of self, Asvinkumaras are its tutelary deity, and scent is the entity. Man experiences scent because of smelling. 5.
Vag- speech is Adhyatma - knowledge of self. Agni is its tutelary deity, word is the entity and a man speaks words because of speech. 6.
Arms/hands are Adhyatma, Indra is their tutelary deity, accepting and giving is entity and man experiences giving and accepting with hands. 7.
Legs are Adhyatma, Vishnu is their tutelary deity, walking is entity, man experiences joy of walking through Vishnu as the medium. 8.
Vayu (wind) is Adhyatma, Mitradev is its tutelary deity, and excretion of feces is entity. Man performs sacrifices through Mitradev as the medium. 9.
Pen is Adhyatma, Prajapati is its tutelary deity and pleasure is the entity. Man experiences pleasure and joy of intercourse through Prajapati as the medium. 10.
Mind is Adhyatma, the Moon is the tutelary deity. Volition and desire is the entity through which man experiences volition and potion. 11.
Intelligence is Adhyatma, Brahma is the tutelary deity, and determination is the entity through which man experiences it. 12.
Pride/conceit is Adhyatma, Rudradeva is the tutelary deity, zeal or self-conceit is the entity through which man experience it. 13.
Heart is Adhyatma, Vasudev is the tutelary deity, meditation is the entity through man achieves Him. 14.
Thus, Adhyatma and such is explained in three ways, these two are instruments and karma or action is the third. 15.
Considering the nature of this three, Atma (soul) is only knowledge, but it cannot have unless these three. 16.
In the form of light (Prakasha roopa), in the form of spirit (Jeeva-roopa) Ksetrjana - this soul that pervades general power in body pervades special power in the heart. 17.
Vishayas (physical passions) are with organs, mind is on passions, mind is on intelligence and Ksetrajna - soul stags on intelligence. 18.
I have experienced, known the meaning says a man who knows the light through God, this, who knows in heart, knows himself. 19.
This the Sankhya - knowledge the nature of which is body and the soul that stays body. He knows good or bad separately. 20.
O, Sadhu, in this way what I said about the nature of knowledge is experienced through these three. And who is unable to understand, know it is bound in Maya and falls in sadness again and again. 21.
Thus ends the seventy firsth chapter entitled ‘Description of the Science of Spirit and its tutelary deity’ in the fourth Prakaran of Satsangijivan, the life story of Lord Narayan, also titled as ‘Dharmashastra’ (the rules of the code of conduct). 71