sa etam eva sīmānaṁ vidāryaitayā dvārā prāpadyata | saiṣā vidṛtir nāma dvās tad etan nāndanam | tasya traya āvasathās trayaḥ svapnāḥ | ayam āvasatho 'yam āvasatho 'yam āvasatha iti ||
"He opened this very seam (at the crown of the head) and entered by that door. That door is called vidṛti (the "opening"). This is the place of bliss. He has three abodes, three dream states — this is an abode, this is an abode, this is an abode."
What This Means:
The Self entered the body through the crown of the head — the fontanel, which is open at birth. This entry point is called the "opening" (vidṛti) and is associated with bliss. The Self then takes up three positions in the body, corresponding to different states of consciousness.
Going Deeper:
The crown (brahmarandhra) is considered the doorway between individual and cosmic consciousness. The "three abodes" are traditionally the right eye (waking), mind/throat (dream), and heart (deep sleep). The Self is present in all states.
How To Apply This:
The crown of your head is a significant spiritual center. Many traditions focus meditation here. The Self that entered through your crown is still present, animating every state of consciousness you experience.
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