Sri Bhagavan : All mistake the 'mind-consciousness' for "SELF-Consciousness". There is no 'mind' in deep sleep ; but no one denies his being in sleep. Even a child says on waking, "I slept well," and does not deny its existence. The 'I' rises up, the 'mind' turns outward through the five senses and perceives objects, this they call 'direct perception'.Asked, if "I" is not directly perceived, they get confused, because "I" does not announce itself as an object in front and only the perception with the senses can be recognised by them as 'knowledge' ; this habit is so strong with them.
A stanza in 'Thevaram' says : "O Sages, eager to get over all misery, worry not about inferences and examples ! Our 'Light' is ever shining forth from within ! With mind clear, live in God !"
This is direct perception. Will the common people admit it ? They want God to appear in front of them as a bright Being, mounted on a Bull. Such a vision once originated must also end. It is therefore transient. 'Thevaram' speaks of the Eternal and Ever-experienced Being. This 'Thevaram' takes one directly to the Reality.
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