SAIVA-SIDDHANTA

8 UNMAI VILAKKAM.
20. Time measures the past, gives enjoyment in the pre
sent, and contains new store for the future. TVzjya/f-tattva
fixes the order and sequence of Karma. AWa-tattva induces
action. Vidyd-tettva, induces intelligence. The Purusha-tattva
induces perception of the five senses. And Maya induces
doubt and ignorance.
21. We have now stated the Vidya-tattvas. Hear now the
Suddha-tattvas They are Suddha-Vidya, Isvara, SadaSiva,
!
Sakti and Siva tatvas.
22. * Suddha-Vidya induces more intelligence than action.
Isvara-tattva induces more action than intelligence.
Sadasivatattva
induces them both in equal proportion. Sakti-tattva
induces action, and Siva-tattva induces Jnana alone.
23. t We have now fully stated the 36 Tattvas. Hear
now about the two kinds of Mala, Anava and Karma. Stated,
Anava induces ignorance Karma Mala induces
;
you to identify
yourself thoroughly with the chain of pleasures and pains.
24. O Thou rare Teacher, Thou hast explained to me the
nature of the 36 Tatvas, and Anava and Karma. Deign now to
show me the nature of myself who seems to differ and not differ
from these.
25. Hear well what I state! Achit cannot subsist before
Pure Chit. Chit cannot perceive Achit. The Atma (Soul) is
what distinguishes and perceives both Chit and Achit. So, the
Vedas declare without doubt.
* Note. All these 36 tatvas are component parts of the universe
of matter (Maya), all powerful and all intelligent, in union with which,
the soul gets rid of its darkness, and regains its light. This Siva-tauva
and Sakti-tattva etc., forming only matter should not be confounded with
the Supreme Siva and His Sakti.
f Note. This Karma as denned here is exactly what the Buddhists
understand by the Individual Ego, or Individuality which of course sub
sists from moment to moment and is not anything subsisting permanently.