7 May 2025
Wednesday
The Chaitanyam (Atmic consciousness) that is present in the Divine is also present in living beings. If this is the case, a doubt may arise. What is the need for giving a unique place to God? When you look at an array of electric bulbs, they may all look alike. But there are differences in wattage amongst them according to the filament in them. The wattage may vary from 40 to 5000 watts. Likewise, in all human beings, the five elements, the five organs of action, the five organs of perception, and other organs are common. But in their thoughts and fancies, there are differences. The sacred and remarkable Divine potency in each of them is also different. It is because this Divine potency is present in God in infinite measure that the uniqueness of God is recognised.
From Swami’s discourse of 23 November 1992
The Chaitanyam (Atmic consciousness) that is present in the Divine is also present in living beings. If this is the case, a doubt may arise. What is the need for giving a unique place to God? When you look at an array of electric bulbs, they may all look alike. But there are differences in wattage amongst them according to the filament in them. The wattage may vary from 40 to 5000 watts. Likewise, in all human beings, the five elements, the five organs of action, the five organs of perception, and other organs are common. But in their thoughts and fancies, there are differences. The sacred and remarkable Divine potency in each of them is also different. It is because this Divine potency is present in God in infinite measure that the uniqueness of God is recognised.