Aham, 'I', 'I' comes directly from the heart centre

[Guest guest]

An aged person from a village nearby visited the

Ashram.

 

V.:

I find uttering the japa of 'Om', 'Om' to be very easy.

May I continue to do it? Please guide me.

 

B.:

It is good. Aham, 'I', 'I' can be used. It comes directly

from the source, the heart.

 

V.:

Is it a mantra to be used as such?

 

B.:

Oh! You only wanted a mantra. You say 'Om' is easy

for you. Why not continue with that? Why have you started

doubting its efficacy?

 

V.:

No, No. I wanted to have Bhagavan's instructions since

I am not sure of the effect of my practice.

 

B.:

You may continue, there is no harm.

 

After a few minutes:

What was indicated is that 'aham' would be more effective

as it comes directly from the heart centre.

 

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N.N. Rajan: More Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi

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