Atmatatva Vichar Or Philosophy Of Soul

SR No.: 023322
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Vijaylakshmansuri, Ghanshyam Joshi, Kirtivijay Gani
Publisher: Mohanlal D Mehta
Publication Year: 1963
Total Pages: 568
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 39 MB

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on together without any obstruction. There would be no clash whatsoever.
PHILOSOPHY OF SOUL
Various elements can reside in the regions of the space as the mother, father, brother, sister and other members of a family can reside together. Therein stay Dharmastikaya and Adharmastikaya, matter in the form of atoms and infinite number of regions of the souls. All of them never collide, never clash with one another.
The entire universe is tightly packed with matters and Karmana varganās also prevail everywhere. Thus the soul residing in any region of the fourteen worlds is quite apt to accept the matters of Kārmana vargana immediately. These varganās after being admitted by the soul become infused into or absorbed in the soul. Then they are designated as 'Karma'.
One would inquire, "Why they are designated as 'Karma' and not otherwise?" We shall reply to this question thus. In this world some terms are significant and some are conventional. You name a handsome body as Kalidas, a wise boy as 'Ganda (Mad) lal' and a mischievous fellow as Shantilal (Peace-maker). All these names are conventional or customary. Some people are fond of names, they enjoy sonorous names and dislike ordinary names. They change their names and puff up with pride in conversion of old names. But 'What is there is a Name?" Just listen to the tale of Thanthanpal and your attachment for a charming name shall dissolve.
THANTHANPAL
A merchant had ample wealth. He was happy in many respects, but his no son lived more than a year. His six sons expired before completing a year. Thereafter a son was born. He was named Thanthanpal and fortunately he survived and attained youth in course of time.
Then some of his friends asked him, "How is it that you are named Thanthanpal and not otherwise? This name is very shameful. Than....Than.... Pal!" As he was being asked and teased by many friends, he told his father, "Dear father, is the world devoid of good names that you named me as Thanthanpal? This my name is very disgusting. Give me some other name."