Guest guest Posted June 25, 1999 Report Share Posted June 25, 1999 hariH OM! here's an excerpt from my upcoming book, AUTOMATIC FREEDOM: **** This is a book on how to realize that one is in truth ‘doing nothing.’ The idea of 'doing nothing' is in fact the ultimate reality behind the life play of every sentient being. Despite that appearances demonstrate otherwise, the Absolute Condition is changeless Peace. It is an eternal stable state of pure Existence, pure Consciousness and therefore pure Bliss. The world of appearances is a mysterious and unfathomable manifestation somehow emanating the Absolute Substratum. The science of metaphysics reveals that in fact there can be no resolution or intrinsic understanding of this manifestation. Therefore it is best that we meet it moment to moment, act according to what we feel is best in our heart, and question it no further. For if we attempt to live according to its ideal relative dictates, it will--as it always has--enslave us in its vicious circular trap of ever changing parameters. If, by definition, the source, the relationship and the outcome of every action is the Infinite Absolute, there can be no isolated weight, meaning or effect associated with [any] action. This is why it is said that nothing, per se, is happening anywhere, anytime. The Infinite, before, during and after the fact, absorbs every thought, word and deed. Thus the Phenomenal is itself the Noumenal. The Relative is itself the Absolute. This is the gist of the Ageless Wisdom Teachings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 1999 Report Share Posted June 25, 1999 At 12:47 PM 6/25/99 -0400, you wrote: >"f. maiello" <egodust > >hariH OM! > >here's an excerpt from my upcoming book, >AUTOMATIC FREEDOM: It looks good. I've been considering a book myself for awhile, yet it's difficult to know how to approach the topic of Advaita. Should the mind be appealed to, the heart, or (as with the Astavakra Samhita, for example) should the words attempt to pierce through illusion directly through communication of that which cannot be communicated (in other words, an indirect pointing with as much "power" as possible)? It's impossible to tell which method you've chosen from the short excerpt, but most books on Advaita these days appeal to the mind only. If I ever get around to writing a book, I believe I'll attempt a direct communication of the incommunicable. Only the most challenging for "me!" :-) With Love, Tim ----- Visit The Core of the WWW at: http://www.eskimo.com/~fewtch/ND/index.html Music, Poetry, Writings on Nondual Spiritual Topics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 1999 Report Share Posted June 25, 1999 Thank you Frankji for this excerpt. Your words are profoundly striking and point to the radical insight, "The Infinite, before, during and after the fact, absorbs every thought, word and deed. Thus the Phenomenal is itself the Noumenal. The Relative is itself the Absolute." Let us know when the book comes out and where it can be bought and we can pass the information around on these lists. Harsha f. maiello [egodust] Friday, June 25, 1999 12:47 PM advaitin non-dual capsule "f. maiello" <egodust hariH OM! here's an excerpt from my upcoming book, AUTOMATIC FREEDOM: **** This is a book on how to realize that one is in truth 'doing nothing.' The idea of 'doing nothing' is in fact the ultimate reality behind the life play of every sentient being. Despite that appearances demonstrate otherwise, the Absolute Condition is changeless Peace. It is an eternal stable state of pure Existence, pure Consciousness and therefore pure Bliss. The world of appearances is a mysterious and unfathomable manifestation somehow emanating the Absolute Substratum. The science of metaphysics reveals that in fact there can be no resolution or intrinsic understanding of this manifestation. Therefore it is best that we meet it moment to moment, act according to what we feel is best in our heart, and question it no further. For if we attempt to live according to its ideal relative dictates, it will--as it always has--enslave us in its vicious circular trap of ever changing parameters. If, by definition, the source, the relationship and the outcome of every action is the Infinite Absolute, there can be no isolated weight, meaning or effect associated with [any] action. This is why it is said that nothing, per se, is happening anywhere, anytime. The Infinite, before, during and after the fact, absorbs every thought, word and deed. Thus the Phenomenal is itself the Noumenal. The Relative is itself the Absolute. This is the gist of the Ageless Wisdom Teachings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 1999 Report Share Posted June 25, 1999 Hari Om! I also want to congratulate Shri Frank for completing the book, "Automatic Freedom." The list is quite fortunate to have Frankji as a member. I fully second the sentiments expressed by Harsahji. Ram Chandran List Moderator "Harsha (Dr. Harsh K. Luthar)" wrote: > > "Harsha (Dr. Harsh K. Luthar)" <hluthar > > Thank you Frankji for this excerpt. Your words are profoundly striking and > point to the radical insight, "The Infinite, before, during and after the > fact, absorbs every thought, word and deed. Thus the Phenomenal is itself > the Noumenal. The Relative is itself the Absolute." > > Let us know when the book comes out and where it can be bought and we can > pass the information around on these lists. > > Harsha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 1999 Report Share Posted June 27, 1999 Tim Gerchmez wrote: > > At 12:47 PM 6/25/99 -0400, you wrote: > >"f. maiello" <egodust > > > >hariH OM! > > > >here's an excerpt from my upcoming book, > >AUTOMATIC FREEDOM: > > It looks good. I've been considering a book myself for awhile, yet it's > difficult to know how to approach the topic of Advaita. Should the mind be > appealed to, the heart, or (as with the Astavakra Samhita, for example) > should the words attempt to pierce through illusion directly through > communication of that which cannot be communicated (in other words, an > indirect pointing with as much "power" as possible)? It's impossible to > tell which method you've chosen from the short excerpt, but most books on > Advaita these days appeal to the mind only. If I ever get around to > writing a book, I believe I'll attempt a direct communication of the > incommunicable. Only the most challenging for "me!" :-) > hi tim. pranaams as well to my friends... please forgive the delayed reply. i think all three approaches can and should be combined for the most effective exposition in advaita vedanta. in fact, advaita itself specifically makes such a thing possible, embracing--as it does--all schools and methods. you can see how i incorporated such in the intro and first chapter to my work, at: http://digital.net/~egodust/fmpagems.html OM shaanthi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 1999 Report Share Posted June 28, 1999 Frankji wrote this: Abstract Overview of the Path I Took Having studied Theosophy for over 3 decades where, through the course of my research into the various world religions (especially Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity), I came upon what I've been diligently seeking and hoping to find all my life: which turned out to be the [secret] doctrine of the Hindus, found within the Upanishads. This led me to reading such related texts as Yoga Vashistha, Vivekachudamani, Tripura Rahasya, Ribhu Gita, and Ashtavakra Samhita. Beyond this, however, I owe everything to my teacher, the Guru Sage of Arunachala. Harsha: I saw this on Frankji's website. As I read the last line, all the hair on my body stood. The devotees of the Sage will perhaps understand. What a gift we have received to have the opportunity to hear the purest teachings, to reflect on it, to absorb it, to be absorbed by the teaching, and to be blessed by the Bhagavan Ramana. In gratitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 1999 Report Share Posted June 28, 1999 Harsha (Dr. Harsh K. Luthar) wrote: > > Frankji wrote this: > Abstract Overview of the Path I Took > Having studied Theosophy for over 3 decades where, through the course of my > research into the various world religions (especially Hinduism, Buddhism and > Christianity), I came upon what I've been diligently seeking and hoping to > find all my life: which turned out to be the [secret] doctrine of the > Hindus, found within the Upanishads. This led me to reading such related > texts as Yoga Vashistha, Vivekachudamani, Tripura Rahasya, Ribhu Gita, and > Ashtavakra Samhita. Beyond this, however, I owe everything to my teacher, > the Guru Sage of Arunachala. > > Harsha: I saw this on Frankji's website. As I read the last line, all the > hair on my body stood. The devotees of the Sage will perhaps understand. > What a gift we have received to have the opportunity to hear the purest > teachings, to reflect on it, to absorb it, to be absorbed by the teaching, > and to be blessed by the Bhagavan Ramana. In gratitude. > yes, as the hairs stood on end reading your words as well. 90% of the five or so dozen times i saw the video of Sri Bhagavan, tears came to my eyes. i strongly recommend anyone who's read of his teachings to see it. it can be puchased at Arunachala Ashrama 66-12 Clyde Street Forest Hills, NY 11374 718 575 3215 ask for the video of his life story. peace in one. namaskaaram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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