Thought for the Day - 23rd December 2005

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distinct form or shape. It assumes the shape or form of the thing it is

associated with. Wandering from wish to wish, flitting from one desire to

another - this is its nature. Thus, the mind is the cause of loss and grief, of

elation and depression. It is worthwhile for man to know the characteristics of

the mind and the ways to master it for one's ultimate benefit. The mind is

prone to gather experiences and store them in memory. It does not know the art

of giving up. Nothing is cast away by the mind. As a consequence, grief,

anxiety and misery continue simmering in it. Give up what has to be cast away,

know what has to be attained, then, Ananda (bliss) becomes your nature. So give

up the idea of the world being real; know the reality of the Self and attain the

Source, the Brahman.- Baba Thought for the day as written at Prasanthi Nilayam

today23rd December 2005

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