Pranava
Created by Jijith Nadumuri at 01 Mar 2010 13:34 and updated at 01 Mar 2010 13:34
Mahabharata: 18 Parvas
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Mbh.1.63.3162 | Indeed, he who is the invisible cause of all, who knoweth no deterioration, who is the all-pervading soul, the centre round which everything moveth, the substance in which the three attributes of Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas co-inhere, the universal soul, the immutable, the material out of which hath been created this universe, the Creator himself, the controlling lord, the invisible dweller in every object, progenitor of this universe of five elements, who is united with the six high attributes, is the Pranava or Om of the Vedas, is infinite, incapable of being moved by any force save his own will, illustrious, the embodiment of the mode of life called Sannyasa, who floated on the waters before the creation, who is the source whence hath sprung this mighty frame, who is the great combiner, the uncreate, the invisible essence of all, the great immutable, bereft of those attributes that are knowable by the senses, who is the universe itself, without beginning, birth, and decay, is possessed of infinite wealth, that Grandsire of all creatures, became incarnate in the race of the Andhaka-Vrishnis for the increase of virtue. |
Mbh.12.262.15941 | They that are conversant with the distinction between body and soul, that are devoted to Yoga, and that meditate on the Pranava, always succeed in gratifying others |
Mbh.12.262.15942 | The universal Brahma viz, Pranava, which is the soul of the deities, dwells in him who is conversant with Brahma. |
Mbh.12.279.17113 | The Chandas are the hair on His body, and Akshara or Pranava is His word. |
Mbh.12.284.17734 | Thou art a Brahma in the form of Pranava, thou art Swaha; thou art the bearer of the Danda, thy head is bald, and thou art he who has his words, deeds and thoughts under control |
Mbh.12.284.17747 | Thou art Pranava; thou art the firmament bespangled with myriads of stars. |
Mbh.13.17.1817 | Thou art Mantra in the form of Pranava and other sacred words and syllables. |
Mbh.13.17.2492 | Thou art the Pranava and other sacred Mantras that instil life into dead matter. |
Mbh.13.36.4212 | Undergoing the discomforts of a residence in the abode of his preceptor, the Brahmana should study the Vedas or at least the Pranava. |
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Reference:- Mahabharata of Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa, translated to English by Kisari Mohan Ganguli; Source of Plain Text: www.sacred-texts.com; Wikified at AncientVoice. |
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