13. The Original Sin

We are used to a life of compromise. We have become so skilled in accepting anything for convenience.

If the society gives us a label, calls us as a saint or a sinner, we accept it. Yet, we are constantly trying to break the mold that society has made for us. How many of us beak laws? Even if we break a minor law, like speeding for a short burst, we are thrilled.

Look at our mind. On the one hand, we accept something society gives us because it is easier to accept it than fight it. On the other hand, we fight what the society gives us!

Be clear! This is because we are having a deeper experience that we are unaware of. Our nature is always struggling to express its true identity. It is guiding us to go beyond rules, regulations and laws.

Understand! Our consciousness is trying to break through our conscience. Our consciousness continuously fights with conscience. Conscience is imposed by society. Consciousness is natural. Conscience is learned, taught by the society. Consciousness is our true nature. Conscience is acquired, consciousness is natural, our birthright. Conscience is a pure substitute for consciousness.

In all our daily dealings, we accept conscience and ignore consciousness. We ignore it mainly because we are caught in an endless loop. We do not like the rules imposed by the society. It is human nature to reject anything that curtails our freedom. But, we have been so trained that we feel guilt when we break the rules. This action is played and replayed. Again and again, without a break.

Master, we ask, how can we break out of it?

Cast away this guilt.

Then we have another thorny problem. Sin.

We ask, Master, what is sin? How can we get rid of it?

Understand this! There is only one sin. Be clear about the original sin any human being can commit. The original and the only sin is ignorance. The ignorance of not

realizing the truth that we too are divine is the original sin. The depth of this ignorance guides every act in our life.

Cast away the guilt- of being born a sinner till someone redeems us. We become liberated and realize that we are already one with the divine.

Accept nothing less than this. Consider no compromise. Ignore all substitutes. The journey brings great rewards. This is a sure path to self-realization.