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[Guest guest]

I have a few enquiries regarding Sri Ramana Maharshi’s teaching, and they are

1. Can anyone practice Self-enquiry?

2. Must we be initiated into the path?

3. Must we take Bhagavan as our Guru in this path?

4. What is your advice for a newcomer?

5. How do I know that I am able to practice Self-enquiry

6. Any other advice?

Sorry for this trouble and hope to hear from you.My prayers and

adorations to Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi. Thank you.

Singapore

 

 

Can anyone practice Self-enquiry?

Yes. No one can deny the existence of their self, so to enquire into its nature is natural.

Must we be initiated into the path?

On this path no formal, external initiation is required. With sincere

and steady practice everything required will be automatically

forthcoming. Sincerity, steady practice and perseverance are the

means.

Must we take Bhagavan as our Guru in this path?

You can. Bhagavan is a living presence, stretching out his hand to

pick up anyone and pull them along, if they but turn to him for

support and guidance.

What is your advice for a newcomer?

Why do you say ‘newcomer’? You would not have come to this point of

investigation if it were something new. Your samskaras are guiding

you in this direction. Concentrated practice is required,. If you are

sincere and persevere, everything will fall into place and you will

feel that whatever happens does so for your spiritual benefit — you

will feel guided.

How do I know that I am able to practice Self-enquiry?

Try it. With earnestness, prayer and surrender, try it.

Any other advice?

Yes. Do something. Do not waste time on idle occupations and thoughts.

Collect your thoughts and focus them on one point. Dedicate your life

to the spiritual ideal. It is the purpose for which we obtained a

human body. Do not squander this opportunity. Time is fleeting. Any

step may be our last and we will tumble into our graves. Have faith

and march forward.

Editor

 

 

 

THE MAHARSHI

March/April 2004Vol. 14 - No. 2

Produced & Edited byDennis HartelDr. Anil K. Sharma

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