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The Flame in the Candle
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each body they remain the same earth, the same water, the same fire, and the same air.
How is it that these four elements take on so many different forms? The answer lies in the law of vibrations. Each and every action of your life sends out vibrations that attract those physical elements from the universe which will form the body accordingly. In this way, your thinking, living, and doing create different forms and colors from the basic elements of earth, water, fire, and air. The differences in individuals reflect the innumerable differences in people's intentions, feelings, and living patterns.
Becoming aware of this law of vibrations, you have no need to feel guilty or sad. You begin to observe with balance the causes and effects in your life and, at the same time, you stop blaming others for the way you are. You eliminate the habit of false pride as well as the habit of false humility, both of which occur from ignorance of Self. You come into a distortionless state.
You can become more aware by meditating in this manner: “My form is the reflection of my own thoughts. There is no need to fight against it, complain about it, or waste time wishing that I had somebody else's form. Whatever I have I accept. I can use it for my growth. If it cannot attract people, it is all right. Now I am free to use this form for service. In this way, I will be able to get rid of all the forms. I am on the path to bringing an end to the cycle of birth and death. I am going to reach Enlightenment."
Often when you see some pleasant face or appealing form, your attention is driven in that direction. Whenever you are driven toward something in that way, the drive itself is the effect of hypnotism or unclear thinking. Anything which takes you out of your own Self in order
| SR No. | 002013 |
| Book Title | Twelve Facets of Reality |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Chitrabhanu |
| Publisher | New York Dodd Made & Company |
| Publication Year | 1980 |
| Total Pages | 180 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English, Religion, & Sermon |
| File Size | 9 MB |