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evolutionary process. In human beings, it relates to the thousand-petal led
lotus or crown chakra at the top of the head. Its blossoming indicates the full
activation of the Kundalini. At this stage the latent powers in man are fully
realized and the individual transcends the cycle of birth and death. One
becomes a conscious cooperator with Nature and assists the cosmic
evolutionary process.
Manu, Daksha, and Valmiki are beings who guide the evolutionary process.
Having achieved Divine knowledge, they devote themselves to the welfare
of creation. The Manus are concerned with physical growth, social
organization and geological changes. They develop and guide physical
processes to enable the soul to express itself effectively through form. The
final form of development is imprinted on their consciousness, which they
articulate at the physical level. The Dakshas are also engaged in similar
activities but they function on lower planes in order to carry out the special
tasks assigned to them. They are willing to assume voluntary restrictions and
even spiritual deprivations in order to discharge their responsibilities.
Valmikis impart spiritual knowledge and influence devotees to purify their
daily lives. The last of the Valmikis, we are told, was born in a low caste
where he earned his livelihood by attacking and robbing travelers. But
ultimately he become a great seer and wrote several great teachings, the
most important the epic Ramayatia in which he showed the destruction of
egoism and the victory of truth to sustain the spiritual order of society.
These references indicate that Shatabhishak pours forth mighty influences
which can radically transform the life of the human being. Under such an
energy, the individual is fired with a missionary zeal. He is willing to
undergo heavy sacrifices for the fulfillment of his spiritual mission. Such
individuals present future ideals to the world. They are not merely great
thinkers. They are engaged in concretizing spiritual ideals in the outer world,
which makes them very active in service projects.
Varuna, the deity of Shatabhishak, is one of the earliest Vedic Gods. He is
vested with unlimited cosmic knowledge. This knowledge, however, is
aimed at producing practical results. It is stated in the Vedas that, "He holds
together mankind and the earth. He dwells over all the world as its sovereign
ruler. He is the god who made the golden Sun to shine in heaven. The wind
which resounds through the atmosphere is his breath. He witnesses Truth
and Falsehood. He instructs the Rishi Vasishta in mysteries no ordinary man
can comprehend." Varuna directs such mysterious powers of wisdom and
compassion that the individual under Shatabhishak is radically transformed
and a new ray of light shines through him. Such a person is motivated by a