Word

Satyakama Vidya

Sanskrit

In General

This Vidya (Meditation Techenique) occurs in the Chandogyopanishad, (4.4.9). Sage Haridrumata's disciple, Satyakama Jabala is instructed by a Bull, Fire, a Swam and a Bird.

Veda

The four quarters are the first Pada of Brahman called shining'. The earth, the atmosphere, the sky, the ocean, are the second Pada of Brahman called Endless'. Fire, Sun, Moon, Lightning are the third Pada of Brahman called Dazzling'. The breath, the eye, the ear, the mind, are the fourth Pada of Brahman called Having-Abode.

This Vidya makes one shining, endless, dazzling and with an abode or support. The meditator reaches the Saguna Brahman by passing beyond the quarters and reaching the Whole consisting of four quarters through gradual transcending of the Padas in the process of meditation on the symbols that represent the manifestations of the one Brahman.