There was once a lioness who got killed by a hunter. The lioness had a cub that was orphaned. Some sheep took pity on the lion cub & raised it. The lion copied all its mannerisms, would eat grass & bleat. It grew up.
One day, a lion hunted the sheep. It was surprised to see the sheep-lion run away with the sheep. It managed to corner the sheep-lion which cowered in fear. It led it to the water & asked it to look in the water. It looked like a lion & realized that it was a lion.
The lion was always one. It simply didn't realize it until then.
There was once a young baby prince, who owing to attacks by enemies was abandoned. He was adopted & brought up by beggars. He would beg for food. One day, based off his birthmarks, he was found to be the missing prince, who was once presumed dead & crowned king.
He was always a prince. He simply didn't realize it.
Similarly, the Yogis say that we are the core, pure bliss & one with the divine. However, we self-identify ourselves as the sheep or the beggar. To realize our true identity, we need to put in the effort. Yoga is a prescription. Observing our own mind & breath is the way to start.
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