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