Passage 8

In English

Like the reflection of the Sun in a myriad different vessels filled with water, the same Cosmic self is dwelling in everyone. The reflection is one and the same, though the vessels might be different. Names and forms may be different but the indwelling is one. How is this oneness to be recognised? For this purpose, the difference between the body and the heart should, be examined. The taught as follows: "Son! birth and death are common to all. Hunger and thirst are equally common. Joy and sorrow are equally common to all." If you go deep into these three statements, you will realise that whether one is a millionaire or a pauper both are born from their mothers' wombs. Though a rich man and a poor man may car different kinds of food, the object of eating is to appease hunger, which is common to both. The same applies to thirst. If in this manner people examine what is common to all mankind, they will realise the unity that underlies the diversity in mankind. This will reveal the divinity that makes humanity one spiritually. There is no need to pursue difficult spiritual exercises to experience the Divine. Many of the physical postures recommended by some for spiritual exercise are anything but comfortable" The real need is to have a heart filled with compassion and meditate on God. Physical postures are not so important. It is in making one aware of the difference between the physical body and a compassionate love-filled heart that the plays its vital role.