Truth, Bliss, Beauty is forms of the Divine. They are also known as Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram. These represent the true form of man. Shivam is that which has no death. Satyam is that which is not subject to change (on account of time, place or circumstance). Sundaram (Beauty) is the form of the Divine. Vishnu is described as Alankara Priyah (a lover of beauty). Man is described as Bhojan priyah (a lover of food). What is this food? This gross body flourishes on food. But it is bound to perish some day. But the subtle body, made up of Prana (the Life-Force), Manas (the mind) and Vijnana (intelligence) lasts longer. But, for how long? Only as long as the mind lasts. When the mind is absent, what happens? This state is described as Sushupti (deep sleep state). In this state, there is only the Karana sarira (causal body). There is no mind-this is a state of bliss.

Hence, it is essential to understand the functioning of the mind. Man and mind are not separate. To treat the mind as something apart and becoming subject to it is wrong. It has to be treated as a servant as long as the body-mind consciousness remains. Then the mind obeys you. Today man follows the dictates of the mind. (SSS Vol.26, p. 199)