The first thought is "I". Then arises "my," which is ego, and then comes all

 

The first thought is "I".

Then arises "my," which is ego,

and then comes all manifestation.

Time, mind, manifestation is projected out of "I",

which is itself the projection required to manifest the play.

Undress yourself of these things and find where "I" rises from.

You are Shiva (THE ABSOLUTE) if you do not project "I",

and your Shakti is the projection by which to play.

Consciousness is the source of this play,

of the mind, and That is all.

~ Papaji