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with speech and action. Where these two meet, there is unceasing motion at
such a tremendous speed that it appears motionless.
Aja Ekapada represents the stage in cosmic evolution where the fire of
creation is still in latency, though the area of creation has been well defined.
The personification of energy is not fire, but the vehicle of fire. It is infinity.
Therein neither motion nor speech exists. Neither subjective nor objective
attributes have yet been born. It is only after polarization has taken place that
the interplay of different forces can occur giving rise to the multiple forms of
manifestation. As far as Aja Ekapada is concerned, it presides over a realm
of passivity which actually is not passive. There is unity, undifferentiated
latency, but it is turned outward, it is creative. Aja Ekapada is like the Sun
which bestows life and light to every form of creation but takes nothing
itself. Like Lord Shiva in his cosmic dance, Aja Ekapada arouses the
scintillating, outgoing energy which enables eternal motion, but in itself is
completely still, with no activity, either subjective or objective at any level.
This enigmatic deity imparts an influence which is very difficult to
comprehend. At our level of manifestation it can be observed on the paths of
both involution and evolution. It can be seen in all .the separatist
propensities which must be unified into one essential energy to enable the
individual to become attuned to the permanent Ray on which the universal
evolutionary impulse has destined him to proceed (SAO, pp. 240-51). This
emphasis on oneself, arousing the urge to stand completely on our one's
without aid or support from any external source can appear as eccentricity,
originality, or rebellious tendencies unmindful of the opinions and reactions
of the world at large. For the individual already ahead on the path of
evolution, it is expressed as an urge to work for a universal principle without
any consideration for one's own personal welfare. Those on the materialistic
path will become self-centered, maniac, anti-social individuals. Whatever
the form of expression of the individual, under the impact of this Vedic deity
there will be a great urge to stand on our own feet without any consideration
whether it be for our personal advantage or harm.
This complete self-reliance for outer or inner growth is symbolized by a
sword. The sword is an instrument for attack as well as defense. The fight
can originate from an altruistic cause, or for achieving some nefarious end.
Thus the sword signifies the act more so than the motive for it. As a symbol
for Purva Bhadra the sword suggests the work for universal unity where
courage, vision, and self-involvement irrespective of the consequences
excepting the goal are concerned. The asterism leads to universal unity. It
urges the individual to fight with a missionary zeal for the universal life.
Engaged in such a crusade, one becomes a martyr, dedicating his life for a