As the emblem of Nara it is
properly placed as the seventh sign.
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* As the Infinite differs from the Finite and the Unconditioned
from the Conditioned.--Ed. Theos.
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VIII. Vrischika.--It is stated by ancient philosophers that the sun when
located in this Rasi or sign is called by the name of Vishnu (see the
12th Skandha of Bhagavata). This sign is intended to represent Vishnu.
Vishnu literally means that which is expanded--expanded as Viswam or
Universe. Properly speaking, Viswam itself is Vishnu (see
Sankaracharya's commentary on Vishnusahasranamam). I have already
intimated that Vishnu represents the Swapnavastha or the Dreaming State.
The sign in question properly signifies the universe in thought or the
universe in the divine conception.
It is properly placed as the sign opposite to Rishabham or Pranava.
Analysis from Pranava downwards leads to the Universe of Thought, and
synthesis from the latter upwards leads to Pranava (Aum). We have now
arrived at the ideal state of the universe previous to its coming into
material existence.
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