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THE SELF IS DEAREST

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on September 3, 2012 at 7:00pm

Man loves his wealth immensely, but a son is dearer than his wealth. The body is dearer than the son; the father may even sell his son during a famine, for the sake of protecting his own body. The senses are dearer than the body, because man instinctively tries to protect his eyes, ears and nose when another comes to attack him.
Life is dearer than the senses. If the king orders the death of a criminal, the latter prefers to have one of his senses removed rather than give up his life. The Atman is dearer than life, because It is an embodiment of bliss.

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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