Thought for the day as written at Prasanthi Nilayam - Dec 31st, 2005

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Deep sleep is often compared to Samadhi (spiritual trance), for, the

senses and the mind are transcended and the ego is immersed in itself.

It is in bliss, but, it is not aware of that bliss, for, wakefulness

alone gives that knowledge. So, what can grant realization is the

awareness of the waking stage and the bliss of the sleeping stage.

Concentrate on the point, where one is having these two: that is the

moment of victory. Mark the word 'Sama dhee' - it means balanced,

unruffled intellect, and equanimity in the face of grief and joy, pain

and pleasure, rejection or rejoicing. One who has attained that stage

will be indifferent to fear or favour, to hate or love, to praise or

blame. Where there is only One, how can even thought arise? That is

the true Samadhi - the being, the awareness and the bliss.

-SAI BABA