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The Ocean does not forget that it is a wave,

but the wave forgets that it is an Ocean.

This is “why” there is manifestation;

for the sake of play this forgetfulness arises.

The world is only for celebration.

Manifestation is just a Cosmic Dance to be enjoyed.

There is only play and it is not existent,

and continues because whatever you think, so it becomes.

This manifestation was created by you

and it will be destroyed by you.

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 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.