PEACE (part 1)
Ashtavakra said:
Praise That, which is Bliss itself, which is by nature stillness and light,
and which by Its knowing reveals the world as a dream.
One may enjoy the abundant pleasures of the world, but will never be happy
until giving them up.
How can one whose innermost heart has been scorched by the sun of sorrow
that comes from duty be happy until the sweet rain of torrential stillness?
The universe is but a thought in Consciousness. In Reality it is nothing.
One who sees the true nature of existence and non-existence
never ceases to exist.
The Self--which is absolute, effortless, timeless, immaculate--
is without limits and at no distance from you.
You are forever It.
For those whose vision becomes unclouded, illusion evaporates
and the Self becomes known. All sorrow is instantly dispelled.
to be continued as Peace (part 2).
Ashtavakra said:
Praise That, which is Bliss itself, which is by nature stillness and light,
and which by Its knowing reveals the world as a dream.
One may enjoy the abundant pleasures of the world, but will never be happy
until giving them up.
How can one whose innermost heart has been scorched by the sun of sorrow
that comes from duty be happy until the sweet rain of torrential stillness?
The universe is but a thought in Consciousness. In Reality it is nothing.
One who sees the true nature of existence and non-existence
never ceases to exist.
The Self--which is absolute, effortless, timeless, immaculate--
is without limits and at no distance from you.
You are forever It.
For those whose vision becomes unclouded, illusion evaporates
and the Self becomes known. All sorrow is instantly dispelled.
to be continued as Peace (part 2).
