August, Thursday 27th., 2020
Today's Thought for the Day
27 Aug 2020
What is the best way to get rid of the weakness of the mind?
Bhagawan guides us today and enthuses us to
walk the path.
The
best way to get rid of weakness is to strike at the very taproot of the
tree - the mistake that you are the body, with this name and this form,
these senses, this intelligence and this mind. These are all the
luggage you carry. Don't you say, ‘my nose, my mind, my hand, my
reason’, just as you say, ‘my book, my umbrella’? Who is this ‘I’ that
calls all these 'mine'? That is the real 'you'. It was there when you
were born, when you were sleeping forgetful of all else, forgetful even
of your body with all its equipment, internal and external. That ‘I’
cannot be harmed; it does not change, it knows no death or birth. Learn
the discipline that makes you aware of this Truth and you will be ever
free and bold. That is real vidya, the Aatmavidya
(knowledge of the Self), which the sages have gathered for you. The
thousands who come to Puttaparthi are coming here for this precious
wealth; you too must, one day or the other, learn this and save
yourselves. All have to reach the goal, travelling along the path of
wisdom.
- Divine Discourse, Feb 20, 1965.