THOUGHTS ON THE ABOVE

We have considered the manifested Logos in the Universe. We shall now

consider His manifestation in Man, the microcosm. The teachings are all

collected from the Upanishads.

(i.) -- _The manifestation in the heart._ -- A detailed knowledge of

this manifestation is called Dahara Vidya in Chandogya. The Upanishads

speaks of Atma in the cavity of the heart.

"Guhahitam Gahvarestham Puranam" is a well-known passage from the

Upanishads. The Purusha in the heart is also called Pradesa or the

span-sized Purusha and is the favourite object of meditation in

Pauranika Upasana. The Upanishads call Him thumb-sized and there is an

interesting discussion as to the size in Sariraka Sutras I-3-24 to 26

and the Bhashya thereupon.

(ii.) -- _The Manifestation in the Pranas._ -- The Upanishads say: --

"It is this Prana that is consciousness itself, Bliss, without

infirmities and death."

"They are these five Brahma Purushas."

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