Guest guest Posted June 10, 2002 Report Share Posted June 10, 2002 Bhagavan: God, who is immanent, in His Grace takes pity on the loving devotee and manifests Himself according to the devotee's development. The devotee thinks that he is a man and expects a relationship as between two physical bodies. But the Guru, who is God or the Self incarnate, works from within, helps the man to see his mistakes and guides him in the right path until he realizes the Self within. D: What should the devotee do then? B: He has only to act according to the words of the master and work inwardly. The master is both 'within' and 'without', as he creates conditions to drive you inward and at the same time prepares the 'interior' to drag you to the Center. Thus he gives a push from 'without' and exerts a pull from 'within' so that you may be fixed at the Center. You think that the world can be conquered by you own efforts. When you are frustrated externally and are driven inwards you feel, Oh, there is a power higher than man.' The ego is a very powerful elephant which cannot be brought under control by any creature less powerful than a lion, which, in this instance, is no other than the Guru, whose very looks make the elephant-like ego tremble and die. You will know in due course that your glory lies where you cease to exist. In order to gain that state, you should surrender yourself. Then the master sees that you are in a fit state to receive guidance and He guides you. More Ramana from editor Osborne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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