Guest guest Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 Saguna implies God with name and form or attributes. It is related to the notion of Savikalpa. Many Savikalpa Samadhis give rise to the (living) form of the Goddess or Deity of choice. Nirguna implies without name and form or attributes. Nirvikalpa Samadhi reveals the Nirguna nature of the Self. The book I recommend for the devotees is "Talks with Ramana Maharshi" as it gives the context of the conversations of the essential teaching of Sri Ramana. Day by Day with Bhagavan capturing the Ashram atmosphere in the 1940s is very good as well. Many of these original conversations are summarized in David Godman's "Be As You Are". The book is informative and technically accurate but lacks the flavor of Bhagavan's personality through which much of the teachings were given. Sri Ramana was always keen to find out what the practice of a devotee was and typically recommended strengthening whatever that was. This is why knowing the context of the conversation is helpful. In any case, it is all good. Lots of love Harsha ===== /join Vote for the stars of 's next ad campaign! http://advision.webevents.//votelifeengine/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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