Guest guest Posted June 2, 2003 Report Share Posted June 2, 2003 Today a crippled disabled Brahmin came and complained: 'O Bhagavan, right from my birth I have been suffering. Is it due to my past actions?' Sri Bhagavan said: 'We have to say that it is due to past actions. Then, if one asks what is the cause of those past actions, we have to bring in previous past actions and so on without end. Instead of enquiring into karma or actions, why not enquire whose karma it is? If we are the body, then let the body ask the questions. When you say you suffer, it is your thought. Happiness is our natural state. That which comes and goes is the ego. We think we are miserable, because we forget our essential nature, which is Bliss. Even an emperor, inspite of his wealth and power, often suffers because of his disturbed mind. The sage, who does not know where his next meal will come from, is ever happy. See who enjoys Bliss.' (from Ramana Smrti Souvenir; 1980) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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