Guest guest Posted October 9, 2002 Report Share Posted October 9, 2002 This is from "Self Realization. LIfe and teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi" by Narashimha Swami Sometimes Maharshi and his disciples sit up, especially after the night meal, reading Ribhugita, each by turn reading a verse. It is very easy to follow; and in places Maharshi puts in a word or two to make the meaning clear. The reading continues for about two hours at a stretch. "There readings," he says, "from Ribhugita are as good as samadhi." Evidently such continuous reading (following the meaning intently) induces samadhi. In fact, page after page, nay line after line, of Ribhugita merely goes on rubbing into one the Reality of the Self. With a constant study of such works the mind easily gets into the mood of samadhi. The words keep ringing in the ears or within the heart for a long while and after as well. It is exactly for that reason that he encourages constant recitation of his works. his words, phrases and ideas thus soak into their minds; and they can easily catch any further hints and instructions he may give; and all these permeate their subconscious mind, ripen there and produce highly desirable results in the long run. ------------------------- Just an additonal note. The experience of bliss, and deepening of practice is something that my wife and I experience through reading "Song of Ribhu" aloud in the evenings. This is also reported by others in the sangha. This is why I sometimes post from it in this internet sangha. WE are Not two, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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