Guest guest Posted July 28, 2000 Report Share Posted July 28, 2000 A man dies, the body falls away and goes back to the elements; but the Samskaras remain, adhering to the mind which, being made of fine material, does not dissolve, because the finer the material, the more persistent it is. But the mind also dissolves in the long run, and that is what we are struggling for. In this connection, the best illustration that comes to my mind is that of the whirlwind. Different currents of air coming from different directions meet and at the meeting-point become united and go on rotating; as they rotate, they form a body of dust, drawing in bits of paper, straw, etc., at one place, only to drop them and go on to another, and so go on rotating, raising and forming bodies out of the materials which are before them. -- ______________________________ Today we continue Swamiji's lecture called: THE ATMAN: ITS BONDAGE AND FREEDOM (Delivered in America) This is a part of a daily study of the lectures and writings of Swami Vivekananda. All lectures are sent out in sequenced form, as he spoke them. Please tell a friend about this Vivekananda Mailing list and study group. To or send a message to sarada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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