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Basic Writings of Sri Ramchandra
Commandment 4
Be plain and simple to be identical with Nature.
The topic implied in this commandment is a bit difficult to explain. Simplicity is the very essence of Nature. It is the reflection of that which existed in the Absolute in a latent state. It promotes growth. It can be aptly described as the quintessence of the Ultimate. This is in fact the life- substance of Nature. Activity starts from this point which is verily the very Origin. All that follows falls within the sphere of Maya, where the people mostly abide in the pursuit of their activities accordingly. In other words it is this one that led to the composition of forms. This continued to develop in man too, and finally led to the formation of strong knots which are now difficult to undo except by the special power of will. Being entangled in these knots, man assumes a form which reflects grossness at the very surface. The external atmosphere and environment also effect it, putting it to actions and counter-actions which brings it from bad to worse, and the simplicity gets enshrouded within it. All these combined together form a snare which keeps man entrapped in it.
The perfect silence that existed before creation was disturbed by the effect of the Stir (Kshobh) which led to the formation of forms. Since all created things had brought with them a reflection of the real power, their actions were also similar to those of the cosmic powers
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