Gyaneshwari -Sant Gyaneshwar
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Chapter-11
The Universal Form
The blazing fires ensuing from your mouths, encircle this poor universe. As though the deers are caught in a forest-conflagration (431-435), such is the plight of this world. You are not the Supreme Spirit, but relentless destiny dodging our footsteps, as though the Great Destroyer has spread his net to catch fish in the form of the world. How can this world come out of the net, spread by the blazing mouths of your cosmic form? These are not mouths, but they are craters of flaming fires. The fire knows not its scorching power, yet whatever creature is caught in the fire, loses its life. Just as a sharp weapon or poison does not know its lethal power, you are totally unaware of your ferocity. But the whole universe is perishing in the cavern of your mouth on this side (436-440). O Lord, you alone are Brahman, which pervades this universe; then why have you become all-destroyer? I have given up all hope of remaining alive and would request you to disclose your intention frankly, without deference to me. How much are you going to extend this ferocious form of yours? O God, remember your Divine nature and extend your grace to me. |
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