In English
Who is the master? People pray for varied reasons. Students invoke before having food by reciting and offering it to the Lord. Who is the God they refer to? This God is the fire of hunger who replies from within, “I am the fire of hunger residing in your stomach. By digesting food, I grant you strength and satisfaction.” Prayer is the native land of the inner senses where Divinity resides. So, Divinity is enshrined within us. One need not look for it outside. What is more important is realising this indwelling Divinity. We need a mirror to see our face, as it is not possible to see it otherwise. Likewise, with the help of the mirror of wisdom, we can experience the Divinity that resides within us. Oh man, before using the mirror, you must wipe off the dirt over it. You hold the mirror in front of others and see their faces but not yours. Rather, you should hold the mirror of wisdom to see your own face. Man should know his own truth. He undertakes all kinds of spiritual practices but fails to know his self. How can such a person know the world? He is busy enquiring, “Who are you?” but he never asks the question, “Who am I?” If you are unable to give the answer, when you are asked “who are you?”, you will be considered a fool. Hence, be ever engaged in self-inquiry, “Who am I?” “Who am I?”