Passage 9

In English

Why do we forget the power of the ? In the , it is mentioned that fire is produced when one piece of wood is rubbed against another. When we churn the mind and intellect by investigation, the light of wisdom arises in us. This wisdom shines in everybody, but the time duration of attaining it and becoming aware of it, varies with each person. Consciousness shines in everybody. Just as light is the nature of the sun and coolness is the nature of the moon, Existence-Knowledge-Bliss Absolute ( ) is the nature of humanity. To obtain Self-realisation ( ), to realise one’s Self, no effort is required. Those who do not know this secret make a lot of effort and fatigue their mind. They do not understand the existence of knowledge about themselves within themselves. This sacred awareness pervades throughout the body. We should develop this awareness ( ). We find it difficult because we do not perform our duty properly.