The Ocean does not forget that there is a wave, but the wave forgets that it is an Ocean. This is "why" there is manifestation; for the sake of play this forgetfulness arises. Manifestation is just a Cosmic Drama to be enjoyed. There is only play and it is not existent, and continues because whatever you think so it becomes. This manifestation was created by you and it will be destroyed by you. The first thought is "I". Then arises "my" which is ego, and then comes all manifestation. Time, mind, manifestation is projected out of "I" which is itself the projection required to manifest the play. Undress yourself of these things and find where "I" rises from. - Papaji