Passage 7

In English

This divinity that is present in humanism has to be understood in the right perspective. The whole world is an integrated form of five basic elements of nature, our body being a replica of this world. These five elements Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space (ether) are the basic substances of our body, the one which we call as ‘ours’. Skin represents the earth principle. The second is water or fluids. The third one, the (fire), is responsible for digestion and distribution. Air sustains the vitals. The aspect of Space (sky) is the field for all the above functions. But, as these elements are associated with the three cardinal qualities of , , and in various proportions; individually and jointly, they become responsible for our various behaviours. Therefore, we may say that both good and bad emanate from our own being. Man must use his intellect and strive to understand this and try to foster divine principles in place of demonic tendencies. This is possible by coordinating our thoughts, words, and deeds. When all these three aspects are made pure, this is known as –purity of three tools. These basic tools of our life have to be purified in order to elevate ourselves, says . These three tools are responsible for either righteousness or unrighteousness in an individual. When these are rid of impurities, we will be able to enjoy peace, happiness, and comfort as well as the realization of divinity. The , , , and other sacred scriptures have extensive descriptions pertaining to these . Limbs of our body are known as . Either good or bad deeds are carried out by means of these limbs. The (division pertaining to action) of the teaches man the ways of doing sacred deeds. Likewise, the and of teach us the ways of knowledge and devotion. Therefore, the three major divisions of , namely , , and are the broad tools through which man can elevate himself to the highest levels of existence. First, we must do good deeds with hands. This represents . The second thing is the tongue with which we recite the name of God. Therefore, it represents -kanda. The words we speak should be truthful – only truth can lead to ultimate success. There is no greater than Truth. Emperor told his thus, “Is there any sins bigger than untruth or disowning after having given an assurance?"