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1.1.1 FNS

Tonight I will speak about the relationship of the unit mind or individuality to the cosmic mind, to the divine entity which lies quiescent within all beings. That divinity is quiescent within each and every living being, it is quiescent within both that which is animate and inanimate. That divinity is all around, there is nothing which lies outside of the scope of the divine entity. Now, the unit mind or individuality also lies within the scope of that divine being. It is a part and parcel of His play of manifestation, therefore it may be said that that divine entity is expressing its manifest existence in the form of each and every living being. So within each and every human being there is at the core divinity, that omnipresent, omnipotent consciousness lies at the core of each and every human being. So it may be said that human beings are the expressed form of divine consciousness. Do you know that all the world, every atom of this manifest world is composed of that divinity, there is nowhere you may go to hide from that divine being for it is all around you and within you, within your own consciousness. There is no thought you may have, no experience you may undergo which is outside of that divine expression. You cannot be apart from divinity, try as you might, you may only deceive yourself into believing that you are a separate entity that that divinity is not with you, that that divinity is apart from you, it is a self-deception.

So if you would know that divine essence which is the very nature of your existence, there are three things that will be helpful to you in this pursuit. First of all, it is helpful to maintain a rememberance of the nature of your own existence. If each day a small amount of time is taken, twice a day to remember who you are, what you are, what is the nature of your own existence, to remember that divinity which is lying quiescent within you, in the core of your being, in the core of your heart. So first of all, it is helpful to take the time for this rememberance, each and every day, even five minutes will be helpful. Secondly, it is very important to remember throughout the day that all that you meet, all that you see, all that you experience is the transmuted and metamorphosed forms of the divine being, that that divinity is all around you, throughout your day, in all that you do, in all that you are involved with you will experience that divinity. To remember this, to remind yourself, throughout the day that that divine Purusha, that supreme consciousness is all about you, in every living being, in all objects, animate and inanimate. This rememberance will help you to maintain a state of equilibrium. You will know that there is nothing that you may do, that you may see, that you may think or feel which is outside of the divine awareness. You are contained in the ocean of pure consciousness. Keep this rememberance throughout the day and slowly slowly you will find that this experience becomes your reality, your perception, the clouds will drift from your eyes so that your vision is clear through this rememberance. And thirdly, you know it is important to realize that you are the child of the divine, you are the progeny of divinity and therefore, you have the same greatness within you as your divine father. Within you lies the greatness, within each and everyone of you is a divine ocean of infinite love. You are by your very nature complete and whole in your own existence. So keepng this in mind, remembering that the divine is all around you , surrounding you in all that you experience and in all that you do, that divinity is expressing itself and that at the core of your being is nothing but the abode of the Great. Remember this and surely you will realize the full potentiality of your human existence.