The Householder and Renunciation

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Shri Ramana Maharshi was a remarkable sage in many ways. His magnetic

infuence and personality brings in people from all over the world.

One of his many students writes "When he smiled it was as though the

gates of Heaven were thrown open. I have never seen eyes more alight

with Divine Illumination – they shine like stars. It is not

necessary

for him to talk, His silent influences of Love and Light is more

potent than words could ever be. I did not know what manner of man I

expected to find. I don't think there is another like him on

earth

today. To see Him is to love Him "

 

Shri Maharshi firmly believed that giving up the like of a

householder was not a prerequisite to realization- though he become

an ascetic himself at the early age of seventeen. To a discipline who

was eager to give up his job and remain always with him, he sage

explained "Renunciation does not mean outward divestment of

clothes

and so on or the abandonment of home. True renunciation is the

renunciation of desires, passions and attachment"

 

With me is an article written by Prem Lata so some of Shri Maharshi

views on The householder and Renunciation. The article is in the file

section of the group, tittled : The Householder and Renunciation.

 

Om ParaShaktiye

Namastasyai, namastasyai, namastasyai namo namah