Guest guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Dear gopi, Sri Vidyaranya is of different opinion regarding this rik of purushasukta. The size of any finite element is expressed in terms of count of the fingers. And the number of fingers of both the hands is 10. Since, Parama Purusha / Paramatma is infinite and beyond the reach of our senses, the mantra drashta describes the Purusha as " Beyond the reach of 10 fingers " . There is also another version which is understood by a poetic heart. The Mantra Drashta, out of exclamation, becoming poetic, exclaims the beauty and grandeur of the Parama Purusha and in exclamation and surprise, he raises his both the hands above. Out of ecstacy this mantra comes from the deep chasms of his heart " athya tishtah dasangulam " ie., this purusha can't be measured with my hands. Purusha sukta is a wonderful poetry describes the grandeur of the Supreme God, the Antaryaga of the Devatas, the Evolution of Cosmos. The person / upasaka / sadhaka who does the antaryaga of the devatas as mentioned in Purushasukta attains the position of the Rashmis / Kiranas / Marichis / Rays emanating from the Sun and become one with Parama Jyoti. " Marichinaam Padam Ichanti Vedhasah...... " With regards, sriram Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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