Page 459 - Bodhayanti Parasparam Vol 6

We should attempt theFinite for the Infinite
There is a unique relationship that is shared between man and God. It is the thought force that is common between the both which is acquired by us as natural inheritance. The purpose of our existence is to be a happy expression of Divine. Our duty is to hide more of our self and express Divine in us. But the individual self is projected in various colours in gratifying the ego resulting in the formation various layers around the Divinity in us. All our actions are governed and directed towards the process of satisfying not only our wishes but also the wishes of the ones related to us. We experience an imbalance due to the un- regulated state of mind and as a result we either over-play or under-play our role.
The awareness of the presence and connectivity with the inner most self i.e. Divinity which is infinite, real, permanent within this finite self has become feeble and slipped from the view. Therefore any serious search of externalized ways of attempting to know the infinite are not bound to be successful as it is not natural and not in tune to the Real Nature.
Anything that is definable or possesses a specific form or structure is finite. Therefore anything material or comprehendible cannot stand long and is not ever lasting or permanent. In order to restore back our link in a strengthened way we should adopt only that method which is natural and subtle. Master asserts that we should attempt the finite for the infinite. For example it is through this finite form the infinite can be experienced Therefore due care has to be taken to protect it. It has to be preserved to do the Divine work. Its role is only that. If we pay more attention to our body i.e. finite, taking it as a base it is bound to fall off. Many a times the finite self takes a lead over the infinite self in us. Therefore there is a constant need for us to take the support from some one
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