When I seek the "I" I see nothing.

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D: When I seek the "I" I see nothing.

 

A: You say that because you are accustomed to identify

yourself with the body and sight with the eyes ,

but what is there to be seen , and by whom ? And how ?

There is only one Consciousness and this , when it identifies

itself with the body , projects itself through the eyes

and sees the surrounding objects. The individual is limited

to the waking state ; he expects to see something different

and accepts the authority of his senses.

 

He will not admit that he who sees , the objects seen

and the act of seeing are all manifestations of the same

Consciousness - the "I-I".

Meditation helps to overcome the illusion that the Self

is something to see.

Actually , there is nothing to see.

 

How do you recognize yourself now ? Do you have to hold

a mirror up in front of yourself to recognize yourself ?

The awareness is itself the "I".

Realize it and that is the truth.

 

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*** The Teachings of Ramana Maharshi ***

*** Arthur Osborne ***

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