Passage 8

In English

Even the Trinity cannot avoid of

The reveals that the Law of affects everything that has a body and not merely human beings alone. For instance, even the Trinity - , and - cannot avoid the consequences of . By their actions they are demonstrating this truth to the world. For instance, like a potter, is continuously creating things in this Cosmos. This is the unceasing work. Why is he involved in this? Because he has a distinct body. Assuming the body for performing and discharging his (righteousness) through his , he is setting an example to the world. comes down in human form whenever declines on the earth and is in danger of extinction. Facing the censure of the wicked, punishing evil-doers and protecting the good and the innocent, and receiving the praise of the devotees, is carrying out His duty of protecting and reforming mankind. It may be asked, "Why should go through this ordeal as the protector of ?" It is no ordeal. It is only a demonstration of the duties that are related to the assuming of a certain form. () covers Himself with (sacred ash), dwells in the burial ground and subjects Himself to various rigorous disciplines. Thus even , and , by their actions, have been setting an example to mankind as to how to make human life purposeful. There are in human beings three aspects: , and . "" is the cause of (mental disquiet). "" represents the fruit of actions done in previous births. As long as this is not eliminated, like the faeces resulting from the digesting of food, it will give rise to all kinds of trouble and sorrow. How can there be peace or joy when the fruit of past remains in us? Only when we are rid of the burden of can we attain peace. The results of past sins continue as "". To get rid of "", we have to engage ourselves in sacred tasks.