Thought for the day as written at Prasanthi Nilayam - Mar 3rd, 2006

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Man's most precious and sacred gift from God is Buddhi (intellect). The

intellect that should be used for seeking the Atma is being used by man

today to seek Annam (food). When you are given a mirror, if you turn it

backwards, how can you see your face? Use the mirror of Buddhi to

recognise your true self. That is known as Saakshaatkaaram - direct

vision of one's true Self. Unfortunately, man today seeks to know

everything except his own true nature. He asks everyone: "Who are you?"

but does not pose the question, "Who am I?" One who does not know

himself, what right has he to enquire about others? Such an enquiry

proceeds from ignorance. Without the awareness of his own true self,

man can never attain bliss.

-SAI BABA