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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 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 calmness 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 which were set into motion by the effect of the Stir. Thus a spider's web began to be formed. Every particle in its composition possessed the power, and will continue to do so till the time of its return to the Origin comes. When man was created his condition was dormant. The dormant elements which he had brought with him had no manifestation. Gradually the powers inherited by him began to develop and the same original thought that had caused the primary Stir, being present in man, began to manifest itself in proportion to its magnitude. It began to display its actions similar to those related with the Divine. But the Divine Will being directed downwards, man's thought took up a contrary trend and began to build up his own creation. Since he took up the opposite course all actions that he undertook were in contrast with those of Nature. This led to the formation of his individual network which in respect of purity was in contrast to that of the Divine, though the action in both the cases was almost the same. The return of God's creation will come into effect when the time limit fixed by the Divine will expires, and the return of































































































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