The knower of truth is not affected by vice and virtue, as the sky is not really affected by the smoke with which it is covered, though it appears to be. Knowing the Self to be indestructible and one by nature, how is it that thou, having attained wisdom, art still concerned with the acquisition of wealth? A craving for the objects of the senses rises out of the illusion caused by ignorance of the real nature of the Self; just as the illusion of silver in the mother-of-pearl causes an attachment for it. Why should one who knows his Self to be That in which universes rise and fall like waves in the sea, run hither and thither like a suffering creature? Ashtavakra,Guru of King Janak
Posted on: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 05:09:10 +0000