Thus Spake Ramana

[Guest guest]

" Meditation is on a form. That will drive away

other thoughts. The one thought of God will

dominate others. That is concentration. The

object of meditation is thus the same as that

of vichara [inquiry].

God is seen in the mind. The concrete form

may be seen. Still it is only in the devotee's

mind. The form and appearance of God--

manifestation are determined by the mind

of the devotee. But it is not the finality.

There is still the sense of duality. It is like

a dream-vision. After God is perceived,

vichara begins. That ends in Realization

of the Self. "

 

[from] Talks with Ramana Maharshi

 

-recorded, Sept 29, 1936-