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II श्रीराम जय राम जय जय राम II
आता असंगा साक्षीभूता I देहीं चैतन्याची जे सत्ता I तिये नाम पांडुसुता I चेतना एथ II 134 II
जे नखौनि केशवरी I उभी जागे शरीरीं I जे तिहीं अवस्थांतरीं I पालटेना II 135 II
मनबुद्ध्यादि आघवीं I जियेचेनि टवटवी I प्रकृतिवनमाधवी I सदांचि जे II 136 II
जडाजडीं अंशीं I राहाटे जे सरिसी I ते चेतना गा तुजसीं I लटिकें नाहीं II 137 II
पैं रावो परिवारु नेणे I आज्ञाचि परचक्र जिणे I कां चंद्राचेनि पूर्णपणें I सिंधू भरती II 138 II
नाना भ्रामकाचें सन्निधान I लोहो करी सचेतन I कां सूर्यसंगु जन I चेष्टवी गा II 139 II
अगा मुखमेळेंविण I पिलियाचें पोषण I करी निरीक्षण I कूर्मी जेवीं II 140 II
पार्था तियपरी I आत्मसंगती इये शरीरीं I सजीवत्वाचा करी I उपेगु जडा II 141 II
मग तियेतें चेतना I म्हणिपे पैं अर्जुना I आतां धृतिविवंचना- I भेदु आइक II 142 II
Lord Krishna said, Chetana meaning Consciousness, awareness isn't localized but permeates the entire being, represents the entire physical and energetic spectrum of a being, connecting the grounded, physical self (feet) with the spiritual or mental self (head/mind). It is a state of heightened perception, where sensations are felt (even subtle ones like vibrations) throughout the entire body. It is a powerful state of being fully present and alive, from your physical foundation to your highest awareness. Chetana remains equally potent in all three states of Jagruti (waking), Svapna (dreaming), and Sushupti (deep sleep). The waking, dreaming, and deep sleep states are experienced as temporary conditions that come and go. But Chetana is a constant witness to the changing states. The experience of consciousness differs in these states due to the presence or absence of the mind and senses, but the underlying awareness itself remains the same. Essentially, the mind and intellect cannot function without the enlivening presence of Chetana, which is a manifestation or reflection of the eternal, supreme consciousness (Chaitanya).
Chetana is compared to electricity powering a bulb or the sun's light illuminating a mirror. The mind and intellect have the ability to reflect this pure consciousness, making them appear sentient (having the ability to use your senses to see and to feel) and enabling all human activities like thinking, reasoning, and sensing the world.
"Consciousness (Chetana) is the vibrant, life-giving source (spring) within the manifested world (Prakruti forest). It emphasizes that the true Self (Brahma) is the real, unchanging essence amidst the ever-changing nature (Prakruti).
Chetana (consciousness) is present in all things, both living (animate) and non-living (inanimate) forms.
but its expression or manifestation differs. The key aspect is the degree or extent to which this consciousness is manifest or apparent.
In human beings and other living creatures (Jivatma), consciousness is evident through functions like mind, breath, and sensory organs etc.
In non-living elements (like earth, water, fire, etc.), the consciousness is considered to be in a more latent or unmanifested state.
Lord Krishna said, the King may not know every soldier personally, but his command is enough to mobilize his entire army to confront the invading forces. The Full Moon makes the waters of the ocean swell. When a magnet gets close to iron, it pulls the iron towards it. Waking with the sunrise is a deeply ingrained biological response to light, a natural signal to start the day. Mother tortoises exhibit little to no maternal care after laying their eggs. The female typically digs a nest, lays her eggs, covers them up, and then leaves. The mother tortoise carefully watches over her nest site from a distance before the eggs hatch. Similarly it is the presence and accompaniment of the Atma (soul or pure consciousness) that gives the physical body liveliness, consciousness, and the capacity for life activities. Let me now illuminate you about Dhruti."
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