VML-4/8/00

[Guest guest]

If you say that some other force was the cause of these combinations,

and soul was the outcome of that matter, and that soul-which combined

a certain mass of matter-was itself the result of the combinations,

it is no answer. That theory ought to be taken which explains most of

the facts, if not all, and that without contradicting other existing

theories. It is more logical to say that the force which takes up the

matter and forms the body is the same which manifests through that

body. To say, therefore, that the thought forces manifested by the

body are the outcome of the arrangement of molecules and have no

independent existence has no meaning; neither can force evolve out of

matter. Rather it is possible to demonstrate that what we call matter

does not exist at all. It is only a certain state of force. Solidity,

hardness, or any other state of matter can be proved to be the result

of motion. Increase of vortex motion imparted to fluids gives them

the force of solids. A mass of air in vortex motion, as in a tornado,

becomes solid-like and by its impact breaks or cuts through solids. A

thread of a spider's web, if it could be moved at almost infinite

velocity, would be as strong as an iron chain and would cut through

an oak tree. Looking at it in this way, it would be easier to prove

that what we call matter does not exist. But the other way cannot be

proved.

--

______________________________

Today we continue Swamiji's lecture called:

 

The Real Nature of Man.

(Delivered in London)

 

This is a part of a daily study of the lectures and writings of Swami

Vivekananda. All lectures are sent out in sequenced form, as he spoke

them.

 

Please tell a friend about this Vivekananda Mailing list and study group.

To or send a message to sarada.