What is God?

If I give you a good slap on your face, who knows that slap? That knower (Vetta), that
knowing subject, is God. When a strong desire is satisfied or gratified, that blissful state wherein
the mind finds rest is God. That which sparkles or glitters in your eyes is God. That which
prompts you to think is God, the Lord of the mind. The source (Yoni) or support (Adhishthan)
for your mind, Prana, senses and body is God.
The tree exists. It shines. It gives delight. These three aspects, existence, shining,
deligh - Asti-Bhati-Priya or Sat-Chit-Ananda - is God. God is truth. God is love, God is
beauty. God is Ananda. God is Light of lights. God is Mind of minds, Prana of Pranas, Soul of
souls. That shines in your heart and that is inseparable from you. Feel His presence always.
Recognize His presence always, everywhere. Carry His presence when you walk.

From "May I answer that" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda: on the Website of Divine Life Society, Photographs of Swami Sivananda, German Pages on Swami Sivananda
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