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What is Maya?
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Maya is that which can
be measured. The whole world can be measured, that is why it is Maya. All the five elements - Earth, Water, Fire, Air and
Ether - can be measured.
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Question: Can space be measured?
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Sri Sri: Only in space can things be measured. Space
is the first dimension of measurement.
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Measurement is always relative and not absolute. Example: If something weighs
6 kilos on the earth, it then weighs only 1 kilo on the moon. The light of the star you see today is not really today's light.
It has taken at least 4 years for the light to reach you! Both size and weight change in air, water and earth. So "measure"
is illusive and not dependable. Your bones, skin, body, environment and five elements can be measured; you can put a value
to it. So, the whole world is Maya!
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All measures are relative understanding. Einstein's theory of relativity correlates
with the Advaita (non-dual) philosophy.
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But what is not Maya? All that cannot be measured is not Maya. You cannot
say 1 ounce of love, 2 ounces of peace, 5 kilos of happiness, Can YOU be measured? It is not possible. Your body has weight,
but not YOU. Truth cannot be measured, Ananda (joy) cannot be measured, beauty cannot be measured. All these are part of Consciousness
or Easwara (Divine) and are called MAYI.
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- Sri Sri
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Gurujis Knowledge Sheet: Own Something
Magnanimous
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Man has a tendency to own things. When he owns something small his mind stays small, his life gets stifled
and his whole consciousness is immersed in his house, car, spouse, children and such. A recluse leaves his home and goes far
away. There also he starts owning his asana, rosary, books, concepts and his knowledge.
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The owning has simply shifted
from objects and people to ideas and practices. But a wise one knows that he owns the sun, the moon, the stars, the air, all
of space and the Divine in its entirety. When you own something big then your consciousness also expands, and when you own
something small then all the small negative emotions start coming up such as anger, greed, etc.
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I wonder why people
do not feel connected to the sun? The very existence of life depends upon the sun. Perhaps it is the lack of awareness that
one refuses to acknowledge and own one’s connectedness to the macro-cosmic universe. The Rishis in ancient India, the
Native Americans and the aboriginals from all over the globe have insisted that you can feel connection to the sun, moon and
the directions.
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When you own something magnanimous your consciousness also becomes magnanimous.
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- Sri Sri
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