शिवज्ञानबोध (मेय्कण्डार - शैव सिद्धान्त का आधारभूत दार्शनिक सूत्र ग्रन्थ)

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tatwas from earth to motive; and Anava, which begets
Ahankara, as these will harm him.
Second Argument.
Churnika.—Join the Society of Sivagnanis.
Varthikam.—It is pointed out that the Society of Siva-
bhakthas should be sought, as others will only impart evil.
Illustration.—The Karma will not affect the true
Gnani who leaving the Society of ignoble persons (who
forget themselves and suffer in Mala), join the Society of
Bhakthas and understand with the Light of God.
Third Argument.
Churnika.—Worship Sivagnanis and Siva Linga as
Siva.
Varthikam.—It is enjoined that the forms of Bhakthas
and the Siva Linga should be worshipped as Parameshwara
as He snines brightly in these Forms, though He is present
in everything.
Illustration.—(a) The Lord Pathi wishing that all
should understand Him gives His Form to His Bhakthas
who desire to know Him and makes them know Himself
and keeps them in His own self and makes Himself visible,
as butter in curds. To those entangled in Pasa, He is in-
visible as is butter in milk.
(b) As the fire appears distinct from the pieces of
wood rubbed together, So the Lord who exists in all visible
forms, and yet is different from them, will be present in a
visible form composed of Mantra. To those who can view
the Form itself as God, will He not appear as that Form
itself.
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