Talk 89.
M.: Karpura arati [?] is symbolic of the burning away of the mind by the light of illumination, vibhuti [?] (sacred ashes) is Siva (Absolute Be-ing) and kunkuma (vermilion powder) is Sakti (consciousness). Vibhuti [?] is of two kinds: Para vibhuti [?] and apara vibhuti [?]. The sacred ashes are of the latter class. The para [?] is what remains over after all the dross has been burnt away by the Fire of Realisation. It is Absolute Being.