| Be unaffected by illusion (maya). The intellect (buddhi) in us is the witness of everything that happens in this objective world. These worldly occurrences limit and colour the intellect; they affect it and mould it into consciousness (chaithanya). Illusion is nothing but the intellect as affected by everything, as warped and twisted by our worldly impressions. Therefore, the spiritual consciousness that is unaffected by illusion — i.e. upon which the world has failed to produce any impression - is the Lord (Iswara). Therefore, the person who is striving to reach the stage of the Lord must be unaffected by illusion, least enamoured by the world! How can one remain unaffected? Through analysis, rationalization, fearless inquiry, and pure reason. To acquire this analytical reason (viveka), it is esse ntial to contribute in the task of promoting the welfare of every being in Nature. - Sathya Sai Vahini, Chap 4, "Promote the Welfare of all Beings". |
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