Baba
Birth of a devayoni
Namaskar,
Every sadhaka is aware about devayonis, i.e. different types of microvita beings. And here we take a look at where these luminous bodies fit in the cycle of creation, or srsti cakra. The following points address this query as well as other related topics about devayonis.
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How people become devayonis
(A) We have all read in our AM Elementary Philosophy book how the process of pratisaincara (the 2nd half of brahmacakra) starts with the plant and animal kingdoms and progresses towards human life and life divine. There it explains that neither plants nor animals become devayonis directly. Rather, it is only after one has first attained the human form that one can then take rebirth as a devayoni. It is wholly dependent on a human being’s conduct and mental inclination that will lead them to become a devayoni. Accordingly, with regards to the cycle of creation (a.k.a srsti cakra), all devayonis fall within the realm of pratisaincara.
(B) Some might ask how or why one becomes a devayoni? And they might follow-up that query with: Is this good or bad? Essentially, when a human being develops their mind in a particular avenue to an extremely advanced stage in any faculty, but wholly forgets about Parama Purusa, then they degenerate and become a devayoni. This type of degeneration into microvita is precipitous, and it may take that person a very long time to again get human life.
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They are under punishment
(C) Devyonis are under punishment, and that is why they are missing the solid and liquid factors. Verily, they only have three factors: luminous, aerial, and ethereal. And when their samskara is exhausted then they may / might get human life. So only after burning their samskara can they again attain human form. And then they have to successfully navigate human life, get onto the path of sadhana, and practice intensively. Then and only then might they get mukti / moksa. So theirs is a multi-layered journey, and they have a long way to go.
(D) When one becomes a devayoni / microvita being then that is merely a temporary assignment, though it might be for as long as 100 million years or more. However, it is not that one will suffer in that manner permanently or up to eternity. It is not the equivalent of the Semitic notion of eternal damnation. Rather, that entity has taken the form of a devayoni in order to burn a particular type or samskara. And when that samskara is fulfilled, they may again get human life.
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Reborn as microvita
(E) Those human beings that err and get reborn as microvita had a subtle mind. They were not pashas (animals) in human form. They were developed beings who misused or pointed their aim towards an extremely advanced stage in any faculty, like knowledge or beauty, instead of goading their mind towards Parama Purusa.
(F) Devayonis are positive microvita, and pretayonis are negative microvita. One can become either one; it all depends upon their actions.
Conclusion
The main thing for a sadhaka to remember is that human life is for sadhana and the attainment of Parama Purusa. The only way to avoid this precipitous downfall of becoming a devayoni is to always yearn for Him and surrender at His lotus feet.
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In Him,
Prema prabhu
~ In-depth study ~
Here below are some of Baba’s key teachings on devayonis etc.
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Although there are seven varieties of pretayonis – that is, negative microvita – there may be some other pretayonis besides these. Similarly, there are seven varieties of devayonis – that is, positive microvita – and besides these there may also be other varieties of positive microvita. The seven varieties of devayoni are yakśa, kinnara, gandharva, vidyádhara, prakrtiliina, videhaliina and siddha.”
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Devayonis are positive microvita. Though siddhas are elevated human beings, those who have some aesthetic attraction for physical objects like money, ornaments, etc., become kinnaras after their demise. As spiritual aspirants they are elevated to some extent, and as human beings they are decent, but they prayed to Parama Puruśa for beauty instead of for Parama Puruśa Himself. Such people, after their demise, attain the status of kinnara devayonis.”
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Devayonis are composed of three fundamental factors – ethereal, aerial and luminous. The solid and liquid factors are left on the earth after the death of the physical body.”
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Those who want Parama Puruśa but worship crude matter out of misguided devotion attain the state of prakrtiliina after they die. These disembodied minds are transformed into bricks, stone, wood, etc. Those who pray to the idols made of clay, metal or wood out of misguided devotion can never attain Parama Puruśa because one can never attain supreme knowledge through this type of worship. The state of prakrtiliina is very miserable indeed because human beings who are endowed with a developed consciousness get transformed into crude matter like stone, wood, etc.”
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “If one sits for meditation in that particular place where these devayonis exist in the form of stone or wood in ardent expectation of their emancipation, positive microvita will help a spiritual aspirant. As they are devayonis, they do not harm anyone – rather they assist spiritualists.”
References
1. Microvitum in a Nutshell, Disembodied Souls and Microvita – Excerpt B
2. Microvitum in a Nutshell, Disembodied Souls and Microvita – Excerpt B
3. Microvitum in a Nutshell, Disembodied Souls and Microvita – Excerpt B
4. Microvitum in a Nutshell, Disembodied Souls and Microvita – Excerpt B
5. Microvitum in a Nutshell, Disembodied Souls and Microvita – Excerpt B
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Invitation of bliss
"A’nanderi ei nimantrańe, tumi eká kándo keno, base..." (Prabhat Samgiita #1971)
Purport:
My fellow human beings, with the invitation of bliss on this auspicious occasion, everyone is dancing and the air is filled with the fragrance of flowers. Everything in this entire universe has become charged with a divine and spiritual vibration. Mahasambhuti Baba has taken advent and brought forth a new ideology. In this joyous moment of the resplendent arrival of the Supreme Entity, why are you crying alone in an isolated corner and not joining everyone in the blissful celebration of this grand festival. Dear brothers and sisters, you should come and participate with us.
Today, everyone is engaging in laughter and joy. The waves are dancing on the ocean, and the molecules and atoms are prancing on land. For whose longing are you remaining aloof. Why are you keeping yourself by the wayside? The day is full of new vigour and a special charm.
My dear bhakta, there is no need for hopelessness and despair. The Creator of the universe is also yours. That very Entity Who is extremely sweet and Who is with everyone and Who loves all, that very all-pervading Entity also loves You. And you are also His.
To the traveller of the path of dharma, why are you feeling helpless and passing the days in a dark corner. Come join together with all for this unique event...
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"A’nanderi ei nimantrańe, tumi eká kándo keno, base..." (Prabhat Samgiita #1971)
Purport:
My fellow human beings, with the invitation of bliss on this auspicious occasion, everyone is dancing and the air is filled with the fragrance of flowers. Everything in this entire universe has become charged with a divine and spiritual vibration. Mahasambhuti Baba has taken advent and brought forth a new ideology. In this joyous moment of the resplendent arrival of the Supreme Entity, why are you crying alone in an isolated corner and not joining everyone in the blissful celebration of this grand festival. Dear brothers and sisters, you should come and participate with us.
Today, everyone is engaging in laughter and joy. The waves are dancing on the ocean, and the molecules and atoms are prancing on land. For whose longing are you remaining aloof. Why are you keeping yourself by the wayside? The day is full of new vigour and a special charm.
My dear bhakta, there is no need for hopelessness and despair. The Creator of the universe is also yours. That very Entity Who is extremely sweet and Who is with everyone and Who loves all, that very all-pervading Entity also loves You. And you are also His.
To the traveller of the path of dharma, why are you feeling helpless and passing the days in a dark corner. Come join together with all for this unique event...
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