In the Gita class on 30th Oct, in one of the examples, Jivatma was considered as the wave, paramatma was considered as ocean, and Atma as water. Water is essential nature of both ocean and wave
One question is, in terms of capabilities, is paramatma then different or more powerful when compared to Jivatma. For example, a ship can go only in a ocean, but not on a single wave. So, that way, ocean is more capable
Another example is a waterfall and a small rivulet. Essential nature is water again, but waterfall can rotate a turbine while rivulet cannot.
Dear Avinash, In any example, there always would be limitations and the examples always do not cover all aspects of the concept explained. Similar is the case you have cited above. The above example of Water of the Ocean and the wave is given to show the essential oneness of the water is both water; and one should concentrate on the Water aspect than the wave aspect in our transactions with the world and also in understanding ourselves; and not regarding the 'capabilities'. So one should not overextend the example.
Thank you sir. As a beginner in Vedanta, the term Paramatma sounds more powerful than Jivatma to me. Hence the question. Thanks for the clarification.