"What man needs today is to take the resolve to realise the Atma. This is tantamount to realising one's true Self. It is Atma-jnana (Knowledge of the Self). The first aim of human existence should be to experience Atma-Ananda (Atmic Bliss). Everyone should keep in mind the Atmic Principle. This Atma is called Eruka (Awareness). This Awareness produces in every being the sense of "I-ness". It is expressed in the term, Aham ("I"). When this "I" identifies itself with the body, it takes the form of Ahamkara (I-am-the-Doer, the Ego). This is what is called Mithya (delusion). It is not the real "I".
~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~
(Summer Discourse in Brindavan - 29.5.90)
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