Ramanuja-mata-saara-sangrah part 5

Panchikaranam

In the previous posts, we discussed the srishti krama upto panch-bhootas and also understood how Bhagwaan is both cause and effect of the creation (upaadaana and upaadeya).

Now, let’s understand the important concept of Panchikaranam. Bhagwan mixes the Panch-Bhootas in a definite proportion for the creation of gross srishti.

First he divides the bhootams into half. The other half is again divided into 4 parts. Then the bhootas are mixed together. The half portion of a bhoota is mixed with 1/8th of the other four bhootas.

Thus, 1/2 + 1/8 * 4 = 1.

Thus, all the bhootas have the properties of other bhootas as well, due to panchikaranam. This panchikaranam holds very much importance in the Jagat-Srishti. It will be dealt with later in the book.