Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
Dec 29, 1980
In dreams one sees moons, stars etc., but the identity is not there. The consciousness has to be understood during the waking state. People come and go, sights come and go, elements come and go, but I remain. I am conscious of my consciousness, and then alone the whole show is there.
Suppose a very important person is coming to visit in two months. The houses are decorated, the stands are put up, the streets are decorated, a lot of show is there. Why? It is due to that V I P.
Some people fast for a month, and take a lot of hardships on themselves, but they expect to get back more than they give away.
People look everywhere but to the source. Exclude this birth energy and see if anything can be done by anyone. We limit this limitless energy to the simple phenomenon which is one body. Intently examine the words: if my conscious presence is not there, what will I be? I enjoy the words that come up spontaneously and watch how true and unconditional they are.
Suppose a very important person is coming to visit in two months. The houses are decorated, the stands are put up, the streets are decorated, a lot of show is there. Why? It is due to that V I P.
Some people fast for a month, and take a lot of hardships on themselves, but they expect to get back more than they give away.
People look everywhere but to the source. Exclude this birth energy and see if anything can be done by anyone. We limit this limitless energy to the simple phenomenon which is one body. Intently examine the words: if my conscious presence is not there, what will I be? I enjoy the words that come up spontaneously and watch how true and unconditional they are.
A murderer is loose; he has committed many murders and the international police are after him but unable to catch him. That is like the traditional scriptures not being able to locate or find the Absolute. It is beyond the grasp of the Vedas, Puranas etc., because it is not conceptual. This murderer is very proud to escape all the efforts of the police force; he is so fearless that he sits where the plans to catch him are discussed and hence he cannot be caught.
Everyone has to die, so die as your true nature. Why die as a body? Never forget your true nature. It may not be acceptable to many, but it is a fact. If you must have an ambition, have the highest, so that at least while dying, you will be the Absolute. Decide that now, firmly, with certainty and conviction.
A tiger is coming at you; you know that when he attacks you, death is certain. So why die like a coward? Attack him and maybe he will run away. But if the tiger is passing by, do not unnecessarily attack him! Only when absolutely necessary, jump on him.
God is great and maya is vast, but what are you in the end? The mental modifications take you away from the Self. Nobody wants to enquire about the Self deeply and thoroughly; everybody enquires on a superficial level.
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