Guest guest Posted May 24, 2002 Report Share Posted May 24, 2002 Devotee: There is a short account of the spiritual experiences of St. Theresa........ She was devoted to a figure of the Madonna which became animated to her sight and she was in bliss. Is this the same as saktipada? Bhagavan: The animated figure indicates the depth of mediatation {dhyana bala}. Saktipada prepares the mind for introversion. There is a process of concentration of the mind on one's own shadow which is due course becomes animated and answers questions put to it. That is due to strength of mind or depth of meditation. Whatever is external is also transitory. Such phenomena may produce joy for the time being, but abiding peace {shanti} does not result. That is got only by the removal of avidya {ignorance}. D: Can't we see God in concrete form? B: Yes. God is seen in the mind. A concrete form may be seen but still it is only in the devotee's mind. The form and appearance in which God manifests are determined by the mind of the devotee. But that is not the ultimate experience. There is a sense of duality in it. It is like a dream or vision. After God is perceived Self-enquiry begins and that leads to Realization of the Self. Self-enquiry is the untimate route. >From The Teachings of Ramana Maharshi edited by Osborne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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