The Nature of Inquiry

[Guest guest]

The question was raised regarding whether Self-Inquiry is inconsistent with

other spiritual practices.

 

Self-Inquiry is not inconsistent with other spiritual practices.

 

After Kunju Swami and served Bhagavan for 12 years and asked for advice on how

to proceed, Sri Ramana suggested Japa, Kirtan, meditation, etc. in combination

along with inquiry. It should be remembered that Kunju Swami was a highly

advanced yogi, who had already glimpsed the nature of the Self and had many

superconscious experiences.

 

Sri Ramana has stated clearly that all other modes of spiritual practice

presuppose the retention of the mind and therefore lead to Realization

indirectly when through grace the mind is absorbed into the Heart. Bhagavan has

said that for those able to practice pure inquiry, self-inquiry is the direct

and best method for Self-Realizaiton.

 

The Sage of Arunachala, however, did not dismiss other yogic practices and his

answers to people were contextual. Quoting Bhagavan selectively can easy lead to

the comical situation of making Sri Ramana engage in professional wrestling with

his own words.

 

Love to all

Harsha

[Guest guest]

Ah Harsha,

Well said.

 

"Quoting Bhagavan selectively can easy lead to the comical situation

of making Sri Ramana engage in professional wrestling with his own

words."

 

John L.

[Guest guest]

"Quoting Bhagavan selectively can easy lead to the comical situation

of making Sri Ramana engage in professional wrestling with his own

words."

John, this is priceless! And so true! Hold up the mirror, however

and be glad that for all of us, that there is no unseen scribe

jotting down our quotes and writings...

As we are all great wellsprings of contradiction and truth!

Love,

Blessings,

Zenbob