Guest guest Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 Thus Spake The Lord The most external of the five sheaths that enclose the Atmic core, namely, the physical sheath, has impact on all the remaining four - the vital, mental, wisdom and bliss sheaths. The physical sheath consists of the material flesh and bone, built by the food that is consumed by the individual. After digestion the grossest part of the food is thrown out as excreta. A subtle part becomes blood and flesh and provides the sustenance for the body. The subtlest part goes to the mind. Hence, the tendencies of the mind are based on the food that is eaten. First, the food becomes the physical sheath. Then it affects the mental sheath. Only after that, the sheath of wisdom is reached. Beyond this, is the sheath of Bliss. Of the liquids we consume, the grosser part goes out as urine. The subtle part sustains Prana, the life-force. The subtle part of the food that goes into the mind and the subtle elements in the fluids which gets into the life-force together enter the sheath of wisdom. Reference: Sathya Sai Speaks; Vol. XIV, P. 194-196. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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