"Practice meditation. One should live with the conviction that one is not the body,

 

"Practice meditation. One should live with the conviction that one is not the body, but the Pure Consciousness within the body. The spring of Self-realization will flow from within. 'What God has created is given back to God. I do nothing.' This is the sign of a sincere devotee. That which is motivating the body is the true devotee. He has a pure heart. He himself is God. In the beginning, he offers his body and Awareness to God and then he remains as Pure Consciousness.

"Meditation means holding onto Consciousness. All is known through Consciousness. When the heart is pure, one says, 'The Guru is the Self, He is everything.' The true devotee has no sense of doership. Consciousness is the vital energy of the whole world. If you are unable to do spiritual practices, at least maintain the Pure Feeling in your heart: ‘'There is no other God except my Consciousness.' It will benefit you and others.

"Pay no attention to honor and recognition. There should be no pride such as 'I am a knowledgeable devotee.' Never publicize your charities or good deeds. Use the body happily, but never identify with it. Keep this Awareness: 'I am the Seer, never the enjoyer.' Then the bad qualities will drop off. The Pure Feeling in the heart should never be lost sight of, even at the cost of your life. It is the inspiration of God that brings us here. Go on meditating. Then you will become convinced that whatever is, is not separate from yourself." ~ Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj