The Cosmic Reflection
Imagine standing before a mirror, but not just any ordinary mirror. This is a cosmic mirror! Instead of reflecting your physical appearance, it reveals your entire essence—your thoughts, emotions, dreams, and even the situations and people you’ve attracted into your life, all based on what resonates within you!!
What’s fascinating is that this magical mirror reveals an extraordinary truth: everything happening “out there” in the world reflects what’s stirring “in here”—inside you! This mirror is not any piece of glass; it’s your life and the universe around you! Our lives and the universe around us act as a mirror, reflecting our inner landscape.
Ancient sages captured this wisdom in this phrase, “Yat pinde tat brahmande“—as is the microcosm, so is the macrocosm. This means that what we see, feel, or experience in our outer reality is a direct result of the inner world we cultivate. Everything we see outside mirrors what is within us. When we experience certain thoughts or emotions, they create vibrations that impact our surroundings.
The Wisdom of the Yajurveda
This profound verse originates from the Yajurveda, where the word “Pinda” refers to the three types of beings described in the Garuda Purana: Andaja, Pinda, and Udaja.
Andaja: The Egg-Born Crew
Let’s start with Andaja—the egg-born beings! Think of them as nature’s little surprise packages. This group includes birds, who come from eggs laid by their parents and rely on cosy environmental conditions to hatch. Eggs give these beings a head start, letting them incubate safely before they join the world. It’s a smart, hands-off strategy, and it works like a charm! From robins to penguins, these creatures have mastered the art of hatching in style.
Pinda: The Mammalian Beings
Next up, Pinda beings—hello, fellow mammals! Pinda includes all mammals, like humans, dogs, cats, and whales. These creatures are born through live birth (not from eggs), which means they grow inside their mothers before being born.
Mammals can do lots of different activities and have rich experiences. They show a variety of behaviours that highlight their smart brains, social lives, and emotions. For example, mammals take care of their babies to help them survive, and they can live in many different environments. This group shows how important mammals are in nature because of how they interact with each other and their surroundings.
Udaja: The Pop-Up Creatures
Finally, meet Udaja—the “spontaneous generation” squad! These creatures, in particular, are not created by anyone. They don’t rely on eggs or live births to appear; instead, they seem to pop up out of nowhere spontaneously. Ever notice how insects swarm out after a rain or how life forms on rotting food or from decomposing matter? That’s Udaja life in action!
The Cycle of Life and Spontaneity
All three types of beings carry consciousness within them, a life force that animates the entire universe. Life is what moves within them. Life itself has a way of echoing spontaneity. Many things in our lives appear without warning, just like Udaja beings. A cherished relationship might suddenly end, or an unexpected opportunity may pop up out of nowhere. These are life’s surprises, as unpredictable as the insects after rain or the wild growth in untouched soil.
In our lives, we often think that things we discard, like food, our old relationships, or even feelings, are simply wasted. But nature wastes nothing. For example, the Creator designed these Udaja beings to naturally break down and recycle whatever we leave behind, turning it back into the earth. This process, known as decomposition, reminds us that what returns to the earth becomes part of it again, cycling life back into the world.
Just as we came from the earth, one day everything we value—relationships, love, wealth—will merge back into it, leaving only the essence behind. In both nature and life, these spontaneous events are a natural, essential part of existence, teaching us to embrace the unexpected.
The Power of Mental Energy
Among the three types, we as humans belong to the Pinda type. According to our scriptures, humans have the unique potential to perform Karma or actions, unlike animals, who simply experience life. Our intellect allows us to learn, to decide mentally, and to direct the body to act accordingly. Sometimes, however, we think of an action mentally but don’t follow through physically. This results in two types of actions: mental and physical. Mental actions can send out vibrations into the cosmos.
Imagine a young musician preparing for a big performance. She’s been practising for weeks, but as she stands backstage, her mind starts racing: What if I make a mistake? What if they don’t like my music? Her nerves are running wild, though she keeps a calm expression. Meanwhile, her fellow performers sense something’s off. They start feeling nervous too, even though they were perfectly confident a moment ago. Her unspoken anxiety fills the space around her, creating an invisible ripple that affects everyone nearby.
This shows how our inner thoughts and emotions can reach beyond us, subtly influencing the mood and energy around us—even without a word spoken.
This mental game of energies is more intense than we realise. Our mental and physical actions ripple out as vibrations, which connect with the cosmic universe. This cycle is why things we feel or think tend to manifest in our outer world. We’re not just physical beings; at our core, we’re bundles of energy. And every moment, this energy is continuously communicating with the universe, whether we know it or not.
These vibrations create what we call affirmations—those thoughts that we repeat over and over in our minds. Over time, these affirmations become like seeds planted in our subconscious. They grow and manifest into our reality. So, when we carry thoughts of peace, joy, or confidence within, the outer world reflects that back to us, creating a harmonious reality and situation around us. Conversely, when we harbour frustration, doubt, or fear, those inner storms can show up as obstacles in our lives in the form of difficult situations.
Imagine someone going through a stressful time. Say they’re arguing with their spouse, feeling rushed and distracted. On their way to work, they trip on the sidewalk and sprain their ankle. Now, it might seem like a random accident, but it can also be seen as a reflection of the inner chaos they’re experiencing. The tension and distraction in their mind created a moment of imbalance, causing them to misstep. It’s as if the energy they were carrying inside—a sense of imbalance and frustration—manifested outwardly in the form of a physical injury.
This example reminds us that life has a way of mirroring back to us the energy we hold within. If there’s something we want to change “out there” in the world, it often begins by looking inward. By calming our inner storms, focusing on positive affirmations, and nurturing a balanced state of mind, we’re influencing the world around us. In essence, “Yat pinde tat brahmande”—as within, so without—is a powerful reminder of the role our inner world plays in shaping our lives.
If this blog made you go, ‘Whoa!’, then hang tight, my friend! There’s plenty more to explore! 😉💫 Stay cosmic, stay curious!