580--Q&A WITH SWAMIJI- Chandi Chapter 11 Verse 41

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Question from Kaliananda:

In Chap 11 vs 41 of the Chandi "14th day of the infinite ruled by

the universal light in the twenty-eight period for manifestation"

– is this reference to Sukla and Krishna?

 

Is this verse saying that these two thoughts are continuously birthed

at full moon and new moon?

 

Also, is it at the point of knowing and accepting who we are and what is

our goal, that these thoughts come and go without any reaction from the

spiritual seeker?

 

Thank you for your time Swamiji.

 

Swamiji's response:

I read it differently: There are 14 Manvantaras in a day of Brahma, each

presided over by one Manu. Each Manvantara comprises 71 complete

revolutions of the four yugas: Satya, Treta, Dvarpara, and Kali. In the

28th part which is ruled by the Universal Light, these same two thoughts

will become manifest again.

 

That is what the text says.

 

But I understand that Self Conceit and Self Deprecation are born every

time the ego has attachment.