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You would argue that we are never created and never would die. Then why
should not we all be in that all-pure, omnipotent state without being entangled by
Samskaras and Maya?
Questions like these are Ati-prasnas¾transcendental queries¾for which you will not get
an answer even if you rack your brain for millions of years. Intelligent people leave questions
such as the ‘why?’ and the ‘how?’ of the universe. If a small son questions his father, “Papa,
how did you procreate me?”, what answer will Papa give? He will simply say, “Wait. When you
become a man, you will understand this point”. This is exactly the case with you and several
other new aspirants in whom the Light is trying to shine forth. Do not put the cart before the
horse. Realize the Atma. Then you will understand these matters. At the present moment, apply
yourself to solid Sadhana in earnestness and remove Mala, Vikshepa and Avarana. Do not enter
into vain discussions and arguments on such matters. You can ask me questions on other points
of philosophy. Wherever you go, you will get the same answer. Have you grasped my point?
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