Bruce
10-03-2006, 03:08 PM
Man goes to great trouble to
acquire knowledge of the material world. He learns all branches of mundane science. He explores the earth and even
travels to the moon. But he never tries to find out what exists within himself. Because he is unaware of the
enormous power hidden within him, he looks for support in the outer world. Because he does not know the boundless
happiness that lies inside his heart, he looks for satisfaction in mundane activities and pleasures. Because he
does not experience the inner love, he looks for love from others.
The truth is that the inner Self of every
human being is supremely great and supremely lovable. Everything is contained in the Self. The creative power of
this entire universe lies inside every one of us. The divine Principle that creates and sustains this world
pulsates within us as our own Self. It scintillates in the heart and shines through all our senses. If, instead of
pursuing knowledge of the outer world, we were to pursue inner knowledge, we would discover the effulgence very
soon.
Swami Muktananda (from the book "I am That")
acquire knowledge of the material world. He learns all branches of mundane science. He explores the earth and even
travels to the moon. But he never tries to find out what exists within himself. Because he is unaware of the
enormous power hidden within him, he looks for support in the outer world. Because he does not know the boundless
happiness that lies inside his heart, he looks for satisfaction in mundane activities and pleasures. Because he
does not experience the inner love, he looks for love from others.
The truth is that the inner Self of every
human being is supremely great and supremely lovable. Everything is contained in the Self. The creative power of
this entire universe lies inside every one of us. The divine Principle that creates and sustains this world
pulsates within us as our own Self. It scintillates in the heart and shines through all our senses. If, instead of
pursuing knowledge of the outer world, we were to pursue inner knowledge, we would discover the effulgence very
soon.
Swami Muktananda (from the book "I am That")