a clear crystal and its background

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The relation beween the Self and the body

or the mind may be compared to that of a

clear crystal and its background.

If the crystal is placed against a red flower,

it shines red;

if pladed against a green leaf it shines green,

and so on.

The individual confines himself to the limits

of the changeful body or of the mind which

derives its existence from the unchanging Self.

All that is necessary is to give up this mistaken

identity, and that done, the ever-shining

Self will be seen to be the single non-dual

Reality.

 

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from Talk 616

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