Guest guest Posted June 4, 2005 Report Share Posted June 4, 2005 THE MAHARSHI January/February 2002 Vol. 12 - No. 1 Produced & Edited byDennis HartelDr. Anil K. Sharma Finding Harmony How come the mind is still so confused and is not in harmony. Bhagavan will say, "ask who is feeling disharmony." But there is no heart in it sometimes. - Devotee from Maryland Regular spiritual practice is necessary. Set some time aside, early morning and evening, for meditation. Follow this by a short reading of Bhagavan's life and teachings. During this period try to connect with the stream of peace always flowing within. If it does not come, entreat Bhagavan for it. No one succeeds without the effort of deliberate meditation. Our life's aim has to be turned in that direction. Do your duties, but keep your lakshya (aim) on the spiritual ideal. In time, with perseverance, everything will fall into place. Editor Prison House of Shame I found the following statements in an old notebook, but I do not know the source. Are these the words of Sri Ramana? "Remain fully established in the equanimity of the Self for a long time. Cease the perception of division through perception of Self everywhere, by resolutely turning away from the pursuit of pleasure, and by resolutely breaking down the prison house of shame (false dignity)." If they are the words of Sri Ramana, I would like to know from where they have been taken so I can read their entire context. I would also appreciate your comments about shame being explained as false dignity. - Seeker, USA Although the above quote contains some elements of Sri Ramana Maharshi's teachings, it is definitely not a quote from his writings or recorded conversations. As for "Remain fully established in the equanimity of the Self for a long time." Maharshi would have left out of the sentence "for a long time." The Maharshi did not isolate "shame" as "prison house." In his teachings he emphasizes only one prison house and that is of the ego. To realize that we are the immortal Self and not the ego or the mind is the real release from prison. He did not dwell on our weaknesses, whatever they may be, but always attempted to turn our attention to the indwelling truth of our true Being. Editor Discover Get on-the-go sports scores, stock quotes, news &; more. Check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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