41. At the Junction of Reality and Illusion

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The time I have been hinting at has come. The universal work
weighs tremendously on me. Maya, the principle of ignorance, in
full power tries to oppose my Work. So, particularly those who live
near me must be very watchful. Knowing my love for you, Maya
awaits an opportunity to use your weaknesses. The moment you
neglect my instructions, Maya's purpose is served. I have to put
up a fight with Maya—not to destroy it, but to make you aware of
its nothingness. The moment you fail to obey me implicitly it
tightens its grip over you and you fail to carry out the duties given.
This adds to my suffering.
In God there is no such thing as confusion—God is infinite Bliss
and Honesty. In Illusion there is confusion, misery and chaos. As
the eternal Redeemer of humanity, I am at the junction of Reality
and Illusion, simultaneously experiencing the infinite bliss of
Reality and the suffering of Illusion.
With Reality on the one hand and Illusion on the other, I
constantly experience as it were, a pull on either side. This is my
crucifixion. When you fall a prey to the persuasions of Maya, the
pull of Illusion is intensified and I have to exert myself to withstand
it and remain stationed at the junction. I do not ever let go my hold
on Reality. If the pull of Illusion becomes too great my arm may be
pulled out of its socket, but I will remain where I am.

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