Is solitude necessary for vichara ?

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Question:

Is solitude necessary for vichara [enquiry]?

 

Answer:

Solitude is in the mind of man. One might be in the thick of the world

and maintain serenity of mind. Such a one is in solitude.

Another may stay in a forest, but still be unable to control his mind.

Such a man cannot be said to be in solitude. Solitude is a function

of the mind. A man attached to desires cannot get solitude

wherever he may be, whereas a detached man is always in solitude.

 

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BE AS YOU ARE, The Teachings of Ramana Maharshi

edited by David Godman

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