The foolish man identifies himself with a mass of flesh, fat, skin, bones and
filth, while the man of discrimination knows that his higher Self is distinct
from his perishable body. The stupid man thinks that he is the body.
The learned pundit, who has read some religious books, identifies himself with a
mixture of body and soul, while the liberated sage regards the eternal,
unchanging Atman as his Self. So long as the pundit does not abandon his
erroneous identification with this unreal, perishable body, there is no hope of
salvation for him.
From "Daily Sayings" 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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