140 - Expressions of the Divine | Swami Tattwamayananda

<b>Title: Expressions of the Divine</b><br /><br />15th Chapter: Verses 12, 13, 14, 1512th<br /><br />12th verse: “There is one all-pervading, immanent, omnipresent, and supreme divine reality which is the <i>Atman</i>. This <i>Atman</i> is the divine light that is present in every being. The light that is in the sun, in the moon and in the fire – that light is nothing but the light of the <i>Atman</i>.”<br /><br />Our creativity and our ability to think and work are all expressions of this divine principle. Just as electricity manifests in different ways depending on the gadget it powers, similarly, our skills are like outer shells that manifest this divine principle.<br /><br />In whatever profession one may be, if that person reaches a level of human excellence – that perfection is a spark of the divinity within him.<br /><br />Wherever we find a super abundance of serenity, spiritual wisdom, intuitive power and human qualities such as sacrifice – all these are expressions of the divine.<br /><br />We can manifest this divinity through spiritual practices such as <i>Yama</i> and <i>Niyama</i> in <i>Vedanta</i> or <i>Ashtanga Yoga</i> in Buddhism. Then our mind becomes pure and reflects this divinity in more effulgence like a pure mirror.<br /><i></i><br /><i>Lord Krishna</i> says: “This light comes from Me.” “Me” here does not refer to <i>Lord Krishna</i> as a human being. It refers to <i>Atman</i>.<br /><br />13th verse: “This divine principle, which enters the earth, enlivens everything. When we look around in nature, we see trees, mountains, valleys, water, plants, food grains – these are all expressions of the divine.”<br /><br />Nature is not meant for our exploitation. We are all visitors on this mother earth. <i>Vedic mantras</i> emphasize harmony and balance of nature. Let the earth, clouds, skies, plants, trees and the entire cosmos remain pure, undisturbed, and in perpetual peace and harmony.<br /><i></i><br /><i>Satyam </i>means truth. A person will not deviate from the path of harmony if he practic