Digest Number 594

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This universe is nothing but Brahman. See Brahman everywhere, under all

circumstances, with the eye of the spirit and a tranquil heart. How can the

physical eyes see anything but physical objects? How can the mind of the

enlightened man think of anything other than Reality?

 

How could a wise man reject the experience of supreme bliss and take delight

in mere outward forms? When the moon shines in its exceeding beauty, who

would care to look a t a painted moon?

 

Experience of the unreal offers us no satisfaction, nor any escape from

misery. Find satisfaction, therefore, in the experience of the sweet bliss of

Brahman. Devote yourself to the Atman and live happily forever.

 

~ Shankara