In this context profound knowledge on the Self is given. The “Sthoola” (gross) is called “Karyam” (effect, “Asath”) and the “Sookshma” (subtle) is called the “Karanam” (cause, “Sath”). Beyond this, is Brahma – the indefinable, Supreme Truth.

The body and all other faculties  SEEMINGLY EXIST because of Brahma, that is unaffected by all three “Gunas”. Only through constant devotion one can come to the knowledge or experience of this ULTIMATE! Karddama became successful in withdrawing the mind that was constantly going outwards through the senses. It is said that the “I”ness and “My”ness relating to the body and senses create an illusion that they are the “Atma” or the true Self. Through constant remembrance of the Lord, this illusion vanished. Thus he could save himself from the pairs of opposites – pleasure and displeasure, hot and cold, birth and death and so on.

All the mental engagements (“Chitha Vrithis”) and the “desire – reaction” cycle ended and karddama’s mind became still like a wave-less ocean. His ultimate devotion to the Lord liberated him and he could experience the omnipresence of the Lord. Thus, his mind merged into the Lord, thereby becoming God Himself.