[Fwd: [iam] 4 Categories of Affirmations]

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The following was posted to the I Am list by Shankar.

 

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4 Categories of Affirmations

 

We have affirmations about our Guru. In Sanskrit, Gu stands for

Gunatita.

One who is beyond the attributes. Of Light, Activity and Inertia. In

Sanskrit, Ru stands for Rupavarjita. One who is devoid of Form. Thus,

the

Guru is one who is beyond attributes and is devoid of Form. Such a One

is

our Guru. Bhagawan Sri Ramana Maharshi.

 

And, Sri Bhagawan is always One with the Supreme Self. And, which

Supreme

Self is also the essence. Of the One Personal God. Of Hinduism. And,

the

One Formless God. Of Islam and Christianity. Thus, we must follow Sri

Bhagawan. That too, wholeheartedly. And, without entertaining any

doubt in

our minds. Because, that also amounts to following the Commandments.

Of

the One God of the universe.

 

Next, we have affirmations about our goal. As set out by Sri Bhagawan.

So

that we do not get distracted. By inessential egoistic attractions.

And,

get side-tracked. From our main-pursuit of Self-Enquiry. To attain our

goal of Self-Realisation. These affirmations describe the Glory of the

Self. And thus, inspire us heavily. And, keep us persisting in

Self-Enquiry. Despite apparent difficulties.

 

Then, we have affirmations about our method of spiritual effort. As set

out

by Sri Bhagawan. That is, about Self-Enquiry. These affirmations throw

light upon it. And, clarify it.

"When you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent" (Psalms

4:4,

Old Testament, The Holy Bible)

 

Finally, we have affirmations about our daily life. As given by Sri

Bhagawan. About the attitudes we must possess in our daily life. About

the

understanding we must have. In relation to the events that may happen

to

us. As respects our outer life circumstances. These protect us from

being

unduly moved or shaken. By favourable or untoward happenings. And, help

us

to persist in Self-Enquiry.

 

The formation of our conscious mind. Until our attaining to the teens.

Through the affirmations proceeding from the group mind. And, its

impact on

our subconscious. And, then our spiritual Affirmations. Using our Will

Power. After attaining to the teens. Through our conscious mind. To

reprogram the subconscious. So as to remove the obstacles to

Self-Enquiry.

 

These will follow in the next e-mail. And then, will follow the actual

translation of the text 'Sri Ramana Padha Pancharathnam'.

 

Yours in Sri Bhagawan

RK Sankar

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