“तस्मिन्नपो मातरिश्वा दधाति”।
'Tasmin apo matarishwa dadhati’.
“In That the Master of life establishes the Waters.
The above quote is the last line of verse four from Esha Upanishad.
Tat or That is used for the divine principle that pervades the Universe.
‘Apas’ means waters. It can also mean works.
‘Matarishwan’ is an epitaph for Vau (Air). Here the word signifies the Cosmic Principle of Life. The divine life force that presides in all forms of cosmic activity.
Dadhati-means establishing.
Watching news yesterday I came to know that June 8th is declared as an ‘Ocean day’. The declaration at once reminded me of the above ancient verse.
This ancient vedic verse seeks and places divinity in all worldly existences and utilizes it to create harmony with Nature and activities of human-being. Reaching beyond words it imposes a sublime feeling upon our psych. When you think of Ocean day think of that ancient verse and connect yourself with that highest emotion underlying it in all its magnificence.
Note: Last year in our study group we devoted a long time reading the beautiful verses of Esha Upanishad with Sri Aurobindo’s commentary. The translation and the words meaning above is taken from his commentary.
6. 9. 2022
Savita Tyagi
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