| 16. There are
these two beings in the world the perishable and the imperishable: the perishable
comprises all creatures, the immutable is called the imperishable. In samsara,
there are two categories, we see, arranged in two separate groups of beings,
spoken of as purushas. One group consists of the perishable (kshara): and
the other is the imperishable (akshara)the contrary of the firstviz. the
MayaSakti, the IllusionPower of the Lord, the germ from which the perishable
being takes its birth, the seat of all the latent impressions (samskaras)
of desires, actions, etc pertaining to the numerous mortal creatures. As
to what the two beings (Purushas) comprise, the Lord Himself says:The perishable
comprises the whole universe of changing forms ;. the imperishable is what
is known as immutable (kutastba) that which remains immovable like a heap.
Or, kuta means illusion; and kutastha means that which manifests itself
in various forms of illusion and deception. As the seed of samsara is endless
it is said to be imperishable.Distinct from these two; the perishable and
the imperishable and untainted by the evils of the two upadhis of the perishable
and the imperishable, eternal, pure, intelligent and free by nature is the
Highest Spirit: |
