Guest guest Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Because you are accustomed to identify with the body and sight with the eyes, you say you do not see anything. What is there to be seen? Who is to see? How to see? There is only one consciousness which, manifesting itself as " I " -thought, identifies itself with the body, projects itself through the eyes and sees the objects around. The individual is limited in the waking state and expects to see something different. The evidence of his senses will be the seal of authority. But he will not admit, that the seer--the seen, are all manifestations of the same consciousness. Namely, " I-I " Contemplation helps one overcome the illusion that the Self must be visual. In truth nothing visual exists. How do you feel the " I " now? Do you hold a feeling in front of yourself to know your being? The awareness is the " I " . Realize it and that is the truth. [from] Talks with Ramana Maharshi [recorded June 9th, 1936] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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