The Individual Nature : 11.

11.
Every act of one's life should become an expression of conscious contemplation on the Absolute. Unless all acts are based on this consciousness, there cannot be any ultimate value in these acts.

The Absolute is the life-principle of all things, acts and thoughts, and so, without it, everything becomes lifeless and devoid of meaning.

Spirituality is a state of consciousness; it is not merely certain forms of action.

 When consciousness is properly trained to exist in this harmony, all acts become universal processes, and cease to be individual efforts directed towards a phenomenal end.

It is the duty of everyone in all one's conscious states to attempt to unite oneself with the Absolute, and perform one's duties with the consciousness of this unity.

Such an individual is a sage, the supremely blessed one.

The very presence of this hallowed being exerts a magnetic spiritual influence on the entire environment.

"This universe is his; and, indeed, he is the universe," says the Upanishad.

This is the glorious consummation of life.
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Swami Krishnananda