Aham Brahmasmi : I'm Brahmam


"I shall tell you of the soul. The soul is God -who is immortal and infinite, who has no beginning and will have no end, and who both exists and does not exist. Those who know the soul, are immortal.
The soul dwells in every living being, and in every part of every living being; it dwells in the hand and the foot, the skull and the mouth, the eye and the ear. Although it does not itself have senses, it shines through every sense. It is completely independent, yet all beings depend on it.

The soul is both near every living being, and far from every being. The soul is both inside and outside every living being. The soul is the cause of movement, but does not itself move. The soul is one, yet has innumerable forms. The soul creates, preserves, and destroys.
The soul is the light of every light; and its light transcends the duality of brightness and darkness. The soul is the light of knowledge; and its light is also the goal of knowledge. In the soul the subject and object of knowledge are one.

Gita 13.12-17"



Aham Brahmasmi: This theory is extracted from Brhadaranyaka Upanishad 1.4.10, of Yajur Veda, and Mahanarayana Upanishad. Here, Aham means “I”, and Brahmasmi means Absolute. Here absolute is a very broad word representing intelligence, knowledge, power, consciousness, non-perishing, always in motion and activity.
I see this philosophy a little different. The following is my perspective.
What is Brahmam?
Brahmam is energy. There are various forms and concentrations of energy. Each living and non-living being in the universe is a form of energy

How is the Brahmam linked to the Objects (body = living and non-living)?Energies act like batteries and effects the living and non-living matter in some form or the other. On an organic substance, energy brings “life” as we call it and the matter transforms into a performing substance. Now, when the matter “wear and tear” the energy is forced out of the body since there is no way that the matter can support the power of the energy.

Does that mean we are complete? Will that mean we are equal to God? The answer is NO. This is because energies vary in its form and content. That is the reason why every energy has its own personality. Energies are different in one object to the other – living or non-living. And the variance is reflected in the vessel it is carrying. Now, remember, the vessel can affect the energy vice-versa. How does that happen? Well it depends upon the food (fuel) that is consumed by the vessel, the quality and content of the fuel. It is also affected by the environment, diseases that are affecting the body. Now, remember that diseases are also energies. The size of the object does not matter. What matters is the capacity of energy it can create, sustain and remit. In short, energy has its own unique code.

How does energy function in organic and non-organic matter? It works just like how the wind flows from the high pressure to the low pressure area. Higher forces (substances, contents, forms) of energy flow to the lower forces of energies and revitalize the body (which is acting like a vessel) while empowering the lower energy. (Now you know why you pray and how are your prayers heard). When I say lower energy, I do not mean it is low. I mean that the kind of energies and its power it withhold are less superior to the universal force. Energies vary in its contents forming a personality of its own.

I’m sure there are a lot of questions I have not addressed while talking about this theory. It is just the same story of a mathematician. A mathematician assumes that their disciples have the same background information that he knows, and keeps talking on and on about his theories. Please help me, if I’m being one. I would love to make it more understanding and simple.


Comments

Anonymous said…
Srija, your thought process is brilliant. How easily you defined the whole concept of God, by answering some of the intriguing questions! I still can not believe that you have such deep understanding. You dont look like this at all. When do u get time to think after all what you do?????
Your blog actually opened my eyes!
thanks gal, as always, u rock.
Love ~Sid
Anonymous said…
Oneness movement! Awesome mind blowing description gal. You might have to clarify few things, coz I could not comprehend it all. I will call u sometime..I would really love to know. I'm ur shishya (ouch! dont beat me up if I dont understand what the hell u r talking abt!)
Bandy said…
bravo... thats all i can say...
Anonymous said…
you beautifies beauty! Both physically and mentally. You have a gift at the same time you are a gift! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Anonymous said…
your words are powerful than a sword. Inspirational ofcourse! Answered a lot of my questions.
thanks again, sushil

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