Guest guest Posted July 4, 2001 Report Share Posted July 4, 2001 Thanks Vicki... this is a particularly "high teaching" as far as words go. Particularly wonderful to see how Ramana does not discriminate, nor does he assume the listener is ignorant and unable to understand. Namaste, Omkara , Viorica Weissman <viorica@z...> wrote: > > Q: There are said to be Sadeha Mukta [liberated > while still in the body] and Videha Mukta > [liberated at the time of death]. > > A: There is no liberation, and where are Muktas? > > Q: Do not Hindu sastras speak of mukti[liberation]? > > A: Mukti is synonymous with the Self. > Jivan Mukti [liberated while still in the body] > and Videha Mukti are all for the ignorant. > The jnani is not conscious of Mukti or Bandha > [bondage]. Bondage, liberation and orders > of Mukti are all said for an ajnani in order > that ignorance might be shaken off. > There is only Mukti and nothing else. > > Q: It is all right from the standpoint of Bhagavan. > But what about us? > > A: The difference 'he' and 'I' are the obstacles > to jnana. > > from Be As You Are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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