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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PHILOSOPHY OF SOUL
occurs even second time then one should wait till sixteen breathings are over and then should proceed. But if the evil omen occurs even for the third time then one should postpone for a day even the very important projects like marriage, business, erection works etc.”
Some people condemn evil omens indicated by objects or crestures They freely throw a stone towards a cat which would cross the path. But really speaking, one should feel obliged by such objects and creatures as they foretell the future happenings.
Breathings are more powerful indicators than these omens as their operation is very subtle. To illustrate : If a cow passes by indicating a good omen and if the breathing operates from the left nostril then good result indicated by cow is nullified. If two persons meeting with good omens are breathing with right nostril then both will not realise equally good fruit as one of them might be breathing in (known as Puraka) and the other person might be breathing out (known as Rechaka). The former would acquire better result than the latter.
Still if two persons are breathing in, even then the results differ on account of difference in elements like earth, water etc. These matters are too technical for a layman to understand ; so the authors of scriptures have declared that inner zeal of a person, or inner voice of the soul in fact is an important indicator-good or bad results are caused by good or bad actions and we come across good or bad omens accordingly.
A PIECE OF ADVICE Now let us come back to the main topic of discussion. Pains and pleasures in the world are experienced on account of unfolding and maturity of karmas. We should neither be over-joyous on receiving happiness nor feel annoyed on attaining miseries, as both pains and pleasures are the product of Karmas. If a happy man thinks of a happeir man then his ego shall disappear. A miserable person when thinks of a more miserable person than he shall excuse his miseries. For such view one should entertain angle of vision equipped with proper understanding and wisdom.
Overjoy and grief indicate the intensity of one's mental resolves and they lead a soul to hell. When one remains indifferent to joy and grief then only soul is understood as enjoying its intrinsic nature.
We shall discuss further at the proper occasion.