Hence our own nature, the Self-existence “I am,” alone is the reality which ever exists. Objects other than “I” do not exist in all the three states. The state of our existing as “I am”, which shines in all the three states continuously and without ever coming to an end, is our exalted state of real knowledge it is the state of purna (the Whole).Hence, our state of existing as “I am” is alone the one unchanging state. Therefore, our state of existing as “I am” alone shines always without ever slackening or being obstructed, whereas our state of knowing objects other than us undergoes change. In sleep also we exist as “I am” however, in that state we do not see anything appearing as other than us.In dream also we exist as “I am”, having become the one who sees everything there but in that state also so many second and third person objects of various kinds are again known by the mind.In the waking state we exist as “I am” but in this state, beside us, so many second and third person objects of various kinds are also known by the mind.The three states of waking, dream and dreamless deep sleep are experienced daily by all human beings, are they not? If we keenly scrutinize the nature of these three states, knowledge of the state of liberation, which is the reality of these three states, will be attained by us as a direct experience.Hence, even devas must take birth as human beings if they wish to attain Selfknowledge, the state of liberation. Only in the human birth, does one experience all the three states of waking, dream and sleep. Note: Celestial beings (devas) experience only the waking state animals experience only sleep and a dream-like waking state plants experience only sleep** and insentient objects like stones are always in a state like swoon. Therefore, a very great boon indeed is the boon God has bestowed upon us in the form of this human birth, which is such a good opportunity enabling us to inquire and know the Self.
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