Thought for the day as written at Prasanthi Nilayam - Jan 5th, 2006

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The Atma (Divine Self) is Eternal. The Self is Truth. However, since

it is enclosed in flesh, bone and skin, man deludes himself into

believing that the outer covering and not the inner core is the source

of bliss. The foremost duty of man to himself is, therefore, to

penetrate through these sheaths and imbibe the higher bliss which his

Atmic core alone can confer. Everyone must, in his own best interests,

strive to attain that unifying principle that is his inner treasure.

Sadhana means the endeavour and the effort to gain the desired object.

Of all Sadhanas (spiritual exercises) this is the most significant -

the process of achieving this proximity.

- SAI BABA