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AMAR VANI
Break the Hard Surface
There are oceans flowing underneath the hard layers of the earth. There are streams of water flowing underneath the hard mountain rocks. You have only to remove the hard surface and you will get water and water. In the same way underneath the outer hard layer of selfishness in the heart of man there is an unbounded ocean of sympathy and kindness. Break this hard crust of selfishness and let the stream of the nector of humanity flow from it. Therein lies the secret of human success.
The Plane of Humanity
If you are a god, come down a little; and if you are an animal, raise yourself a jittle. The plane of humanity lies midway between godhood and animalhood. The path leading to liberation lies straight from the plane of humanity. Animal is in the fallen state and god is beyond the reach of man. The path to liberation does not pass through either of these planes. It passes only through the plane of human life. One can attain liberation only by treading on the path of humanity in a spirit of service, dedication and sacrifice.
The Development of Consciousness
The ideal of the common man is confined to the pleasures of the body and senses. His consciousness remains confined to his 'self.' It does not go beyond it. Such a man can stoop to any kind of sin, evil, injustice or exploitation in order to protect and preserve his 'self.' The only deity that he worships is his small 'Self.'
When man advances a step further, he begins to think of the protection and preservation of the family in place of his
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| SR No. | 006593 |
| Book Title | Amar Vani |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Amarmuni |
| Publisher | Sanmati Gyan Pith Agra |
| Publication Year | 1998 |
| Total Pages | 176 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English, Discourse, L000, & L010 |
| File Size | 6 MB |