Human Body - The greatest Yantra or instrument for realisation

 “As above so below & As within so without” this ancient maxim deepens my contemplation manifold.                                                                                                                                               

The following verses from the Shiva Samhita elucidate this very same ancient truth by drawing parallels between the microcosm (the human body) and the macrocosm (the universal body). All that we see in the world outside can also be found within our subtle energy anatomy which is the playground of the Cosmic Shakti Kundalini. They illustrate through sheer poetry how this body we are born with can be the greatest Yantra or Tool for realization.

“Dehe Asmin Vartte Meru Sapt Deep Samanvita,

Sarita Sagar Shaila Kshetrani Kshetrapalika.

Rishyo Munaye Sarve Nakshatrani Grahastatha,

Punya Teerthani Peethani Vartante Peeth Devata.

Srishti Samhar Kartarau Bhramante Shashi Bhaskaro,

Nabho Vayusch Vannhishcha Jalam Prithvi Tathaivcha.

Trailokye Yani Bhutani Tani Sarvani Dehta,

Meru Sam Veshtya Sarvatra Vyavhara Pravartate.

Janati Ya Sarvamidam Sa Yogi Natra Samshaya,

Brahmand Sangyake Dehe Yatha Desham Vyavisthita.”

                                                                    - Shiva Samhita

 

Explanation

Shiva counsels the Yogin or aspirant to view the subtle spine within the body as the Meru - The abode of the gods at the centre of the universe.  

The seven Chakras are the seven islands, connected by the Meru.

The Nadis or subtle energy channels form a network that connect the chakras much like the rivers and oceans of the external world.

In addition to these one may find at the various chakras and along the subtle energy path the mountains that are the guardians of the eight directions. The seers, the rishis and sages. The stars & planets and all the constellations have their counterpart within the subtle body. All the Holy places, siddha peethas and their divinity, the Sun and Moon as well as the prime sources of creation, preservation 7 destruction may all be discovered within the body. The Yogin should view within the microcosm of their own body the realms of the five core Tattvas or elements i.e. Earth, Water, Fire, Air & Space and understand that everything that exists in the macrocosm is present within their own body.

One who understands and experiences this truth is said to be a Yogin without doubt.