Passage 11

In English

Divinity has no attributes. Divinity is described as , , , , , . (Attributeless, formless, pure, ancient, eternal, immortal, nectarous). You err by developing attachment to the body. This inert and perishable body is yours only till you live. Why should you trust it? You should utilise it as an instrument. But, never think that ‘you’ are the instrument. Since this body attachment affects your self-confidence, realising the principle of oneness, you should never harm any being. Harming any being amounts to hurting one’s own deity. You are worshipping only an inert object not realising the consciousness latent in it. The says, “Body is the temple with as the indweller.” You should therefore respect this temple and maintain it clean. How can a man harm the bodily temple?