SAIVA-SIDDHANTA

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from borrowed light from thee." Whatever good is in man is
all derived from God s light.
In our Kevala condition, we are
like the diamond buried in dirt and darkness. When brought
to light, it is still covered by dirt and the more and more we
cleanse it by turning it on the diamond cutter s lathe, the more
and more we let light into it. This is our Sakala condition,
where we are able to exercise our will and intelligence with the
grace of the Lord. When the whole diamond is polished and
rounded, the full blaze of light will shine on it, and the diamond
be lost in the brilliance. This is the Suddha or Moksha
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condition. Bhanda results when this dirt covers it, and Moksha,
when the dirt is removed. Nay, the latter condition is not the
mere removal of dirt alone. There is the flooding of light
Anubhuti, Sivanubhuti or Svanubhogam. Would anybody
appreciate a polished diamond if it will not reflect the light.
See how well St. Arunagiri puts it :
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"O!
Thou lover of the well adorned Devasena,
O Muruga! with Thy kindly grace,
The chains of desire are sundered in twain,
And lo that !
unspeakable joy
was born."
And consider the divine words of St. Tiruraular.
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Ye fools ! who speak of the unspeakable,
Can ye find the limits of the limitless one?
When as waveless sea, ye attain clearness of mind,
Then will the Lord with braided hair appear bright."
Why do we desire the purity of the crystal and the clearness
of water ? Why do we love all that is loveable in nature ?
Why do we love one another ? Why .does a husband love his