Pillai Lokachariar – 26 Tathvaams
Sriman Narayana (Paramatma, the Achit Tathva) created Five elements with associated attributes in the order shown in the picture. The Jeevatma (Essentially an integral Part of Paramatma) acquires a human body made of five elements with blessings from Brahma. The Human body, which is made up of Five elements is blessed with five Senses( Sight, Hearing, Tatse, Touch and Smell) uses the five gyana Organs ( Eyes, Ears, Tongue, Touch and Nose) to experience the five senses. The Karma indriyas (Action Organs) have been provided not only to take care of maintaining the body but also do Daily Chores at home, community and Last but not least Paramatma has Created Other Tathvams namely Moola Prakruthi, Mahaan, Ahankaaram, Manasu and Kaalam. So Including Paramatma(1) and Jeevatama(25), There are 26 Tatvams in play in this Universe. The goal is for Jevaatma to escape from the cycle of birth and death and reach Paramatma. The Artha Panchakam spells out Paramatma Svarupam, Jeevatma Svarupam, Virodhi svarupam, Prapaththi, Service to The Lord. Reaching out to an Acharaya for performing Pancha samskaram, daily Chanting of Thirumandiram, Dwayam and Charma slokam, Elimination of ego, control of desires Constant Namasmarana, community Service and last but not the least, offering all Actions to Sriman Narayana by surrendering to Him.
