The bonds of destiny

[Guest guest]

Dear all,

I have read a few rather bleak interpretations of 'predestination theory'

recently which give enormous authority to destiny and the negation of any

possible self-effort. When you turn to Ramana's proclamations on this

subject all bleakness is dispelled.

 

"In order that the bonds of destiny

And all its kindred may at last be loosed,

And so that one may also be released

>From the dread cycle of both birth and death,

This path than the others is far easier,

Therefore be still and keep a silent hold

On tongue and mind and body. That which is

The Self-effulgent will arise within.

This is the Supreme Experience. Fear will cease.

This is the boundless sea of Perfect Bliss!"

(Atma Vidya)

(From Collected Works, Rider 1975)

 

Miles

 

 

("There is neither creation nor destruction, neither destiny nor free-will,

Neither path nor achievement; this is the final truth.")