The philosophy of Sanaatan Dharma explains that God is everywhere. The scriptural line, “Hari Vyaapak Sarvatra Samaanaa” expresses the fact that Brahman, God in both unconditioned and differentiated states, exists in every atom of creation. The omniscient and omnipresent Divinity is both functional and positional, and manifests through His creative, sustaining and destroying energy, and at the same time, remains the Indweller in all of His creation.
Whether known, unknown or beyond the unknown, every aspect of nature is Divinity personified. The human purpose on earth is to realise oneness with the Supreme Being, to acknowledge the Lord in every other being and to pursue the path of enlightenment where one realises the unity in diversity that exists in every aspect of life.
The human being is a microcosmic representation of the macrocosmic universe in which we exist. Just as there are nine main planets or nau grahas in the solar system, similarly, within the subtle human body, situated along the spinal cord, from the spine to the head, there are nine chakras, seven of which are major ones. Their function is mainly to regulate the flow of energy through the body, both physical and subtle. Harmony within this inner universe keeps the energy centres energised, thereby enhancing levels of creativity, vitality and self-awareness.
Reflecting light energy on the planets in the outer macrocosmic world is the sun, the king of the grahas. This energy increases or decreases with changes in the sun’s activity and planetary movement. The effects of such astrological occurrences directly influence the rate at which energy is assimilated in man’s physical and subtle bodies, resulting in good or bad health and other imbalances.
Through fasting and sincere worship of Surya Bhagavan, inner balance and rhythm can be restored. Through the medium of mantras, performing hawan and making various offerings, the process of bhoot shuddhi or purification of the five principal elements which comprise the body (air, water, earth, fire, ether) takes place. Consequently, the anahaat chakra, the bioenergy centre of the heart, is re-energised and a sense of deep connectedness with one’s self is experienced.
This chakra, which is associated with the thymus, induces equilibrium, peace, compassion and charity. Under such circumstances, the effect of restoration of the free flow of energy throughout the physical and subtle bodies is experienced. Thus, the vibration of the chakras increases and there is mental stability. With chakra re-energisation, there is an increase in vitality, dynamism, rhythm, creativity and self-awareness while optimal health is also achieved. A protective shield envelops the devotee, that keeps at bay any negative internal or external influences, whether planetary or otherwise. In addition, the devotee is able to illuminate the outer world through increased enthusiasm, perception and courage.
(From Soorya Upaasanaa, a publication of SWAHA)
