Be There Always
I turned into a bird.
I can’t remember where I found this…
Disciple: How am I peace and consciousness?
Do you see?
D: Yes.
How can you prove it?
D: I see objects and so I am convinced that I see.
Here you must remember that when you see objects “you” do not “possess” sight—you are actually the state of seeing itself. Do you admit that?
D: Yes.
Now apply that logic to your own self. Do you know your perceptions, thoughts and feelings?
D: Yes, of course.
What is your state when you know them? Examine it carefully and tell me.
D: I am the state of pure knowing, which is the sensation or feeling of knowing, which is always present before a sensation is labeled or “known.”
Then, is there any moment in all the three states when you are not the pure knowing of what is?
D: No, I am there always.
What is the relationship between that knowing and yourself?
D: (After a pause.) That knowing can only be myself or my real nature.
Now, do you see that you are Knowing itself?
D: Yes. Perfectly.
Be there always.