Thought for the day as written at Prasanthi Nilayam - Mar 6th, 2006

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When a man is described as 'Nara', it means that he is the very

embodiment of the Atma. The Atma cannot be affected by any taint. It is

the attachment to the body which is the cause of bad thoughts, bad

desires and bad actions. One who is unable to rein in his senses falls

prey to such impulses. To become a slave to the senses is the mark of

the animal; to be guided by the Atma is the sign of the human. No one

should attempt to justify his lapses as being natural to a human. They

should be regarded as signs of mental weakness. You should continually

strive to master your senses. When you have truly acquired sense-

control, you will experience the power of the Divine within you.

-SAI BABA