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Part XI: The Universal Manifestation.1457
Thou the Supreme Lord—ever immanent—containing all that is; or can
be thought of or known. Thou art indeed the Preserver and Supporter of
the Universe. Thou art indeed the Fount of Wisdom! Thou art indeed the
Ancient of Days, and the Beginningless One! Spirit of Spirit, art Thou! Yea,
Thou art The Absolute!
“Without beginning, middle, or ending—with infinite arms—with infinite
power—with eyes like unto the sun—with radiance flowing from Thee and
filling the entire universe—thus I behold Thee. The heavens and the earth,
and all the space that is between and around them is filled by Thee alone,
and every point and corner containeth Thee! The Three Worlds behold thy
Awful Countenance with awe and bewilderment.
“Flying to Thee for refuge and haven, seeth I pouring in the wondrous
bands of the heavenly hosts, with joined palms and reverent attitude.
Cometh all the heavenly hosts of celestial beings, whom men call by the
many names of Mararshis; Siddhas; Rudras; Adityas; Vasus; Vishvas; Ashvins;
Kumars; Maruts; Ushmapas; Gandharvas; Yakshas; Asuras, and all the other
hosts of the celestial and heavenly worlds, regions and planes; all pouring
into Thee as the rivers into the ocean—all gazing upon Thy Being with
wonder and amazement!
“I seeth the many worlds standing awestruck and amazed at the sight of
Thy wondrous manifestations.
“I see Thee touching the very heavens, and shining forth with glorious
radiance, of all hues, shades and colors. My resolution faileth me, and I am
without calm and peace. I see Thy awful countenance appearing as dreadful
as Eternity. And then would I fly from Thee, but nowhere can I go where I can
escape the sight of Thy awful presence—nowhere is there a Place outside
of the All. Have mercy upon me then, O Lord and All, Thou harborer of the
Universe!
“Ah, now, seeth I the sons of Dhritarashtra, the Kuru Princes, and with them
the thousand others of earthly kings and rulers. With them come Bhishma
and Drona, and the mighty warriors of the hosts. O, horror of horrors! even