crystal dreamer : Peace Luminary

You Think You Are the Body

crystal dreamer said Oct 4, 2006, 6:03 PM:

 

Namaste, dear hearts.

Below is a luminous, ancient Hindu quote that for me, evokes sudden joyful realization (most especially when I am over identifying with my physical experiences). When I am over-identifying with the coverings, the conditionings, that overlay my true self, I tend to become stuck in this awareness. This Hindu quote is a wonderful “light reminder” …

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You Think You Are the Body

By Ashtavakra

My Child,

Because you think you are the body,

For a long time you have been bound.

Know you are pure awareness.

With this knowledge as your sword

Cut through your chains

And be happy!

For you are already free,

Without action or flaw,

Luminous and bright.

You are bound

Only by the habit of meditation.

- Ashtavakra 14-15