Q.4. Whether our ancient Rishis earlier has stated about the
Physical Eternity or not?
(By Sri P. Krishnamurthy, MA., Head-clerk, State Bank of India, SVU Campus,
Tirupati)
A. As far as my knowledge goes no Maharshi has stated about Physical
Eternity. Master CVV gave a Pillar Test on 20-08-1917. In that he specifically
stated about Physical Eternity.
The Pillar Test is also received in Tamil and this also had been translated by
Master at upstairs of his house. The Tamil version was red by Sri S. Narayan
Iyer, Medium No.46.
The old schools have declared the physical as a useless thing, a hindrance to
progress; a mortal coil is liable to decay. (Pillar Test dt. 20.08.1917) Moreover
they are to lead to further births. Our elders that this mortal body is fit for
nothing, and it is subject to decay, and that we must purify our astral and
destroy the ideas of the past that come through mental reflections, and attain
the pure state. It is clear from this that we cannot realise the lord with this
body. (Independence declaration dt.01-07-1910).