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You say in daily life, “My body”, “My Prana”, “My mind”, “My Indriya”. This clearly
denotes that the Self or Atman is entirely different from the body, the mind, the Prana and the
Indriyas. The mind and the body are your servants or instruments. They are as much outside of
you as these towels, chairs, cups are. You are holding the body just as you are holding a long
walking stick in your hand. You are the possessor or proprietor of this body. The body is your
property or possession. The body, the senses, the mind, etc., are not the soul, but belong to it.
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