The source material presents Udi as a key to understanding ultimate reality. Chapter 33 explains that Udi is fundamentally earth, which is the "ultimate destination of name and form." It posits that the world we perceive is merely a "modification of speech," implying it is transient and illusory. By contemplating Udi, one is encouraged to see the falsity of the world and realize a deeper truth. The text states, "through clay alone truth is realized." Thus, Udi serves as a tangible symbol of impermanence, guiding the devotee away from attachment to the perishable body and world, and toward the realization of truth.
How does the source material use Udi to explain the relationship between the physical world, name, and form, and ultimate truth?
📖 Chapter 33