Fwd: Help on the Quest for Self-realization-Reminders-53

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ThePowerOfSilence , " saikali6362 "

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Help on the Quest for Self-realization-Reminders-53

 

Search for the source of the " I " -thought. That is all one has to

do. The universe exists on account of (because of) the " I " -thought.

If that ends there is an end to misery also. The false " I " will end

only when its source is sought.

 

Misery is due to the perception of objects. If they are not there,

there will be no contingent (associated) thoughts and so misery is

wiped off. " How will objects cease to be? " is the next question.

The scriptures and the sages say that the objects are only mental

creations. They have no substantive (having separate and

independent existence) being. Investigate the matter and ascertain

the truth of the statement. The result will be the conclusion that

the objective world is in the subjective consciousness. The Self

thus is the only reality which permeates (penetrate throughout /

pervade) and envelops (cover completely) the world. Since there is

no duality, no thoughts will arise to disturb your peace. This is

realization of the Self. The Self is eternal and so also is

realization.

 

Spiritual practice consists in withdrawal within the Self every time

you are disturbed by thought. It is not concentration or

destruction of the mind but withdrawal into the Self. The mind

turned outwards results in thoughts and objects. Turned inwards, it

becomes itself the Self.

 

The degree of the absence of thoughts is the measure of your

progress towards Self-realization. But Self-realization itself does

not admit of progress, it is ever the same. The Self remains always

in Realization. The obstacles are thoughts. Progress is measured

by the degree of removal of obstacles to understanding that the Self

is always realized. So thoughts must be checked by seeking to whom

they arise. So you go to their source, where they do not arise.

 

One must not allow himself to be overtaken by spells of

stillness of thought. The moment one experiences this, one must

revive consciousness and enquire within as to who it is who

experiences this stillness. While not allowing any thoughts to

intrude, one must not, at the same time, be overtaken by this deep

sleep or self-hypnotism. Though this is a sign of progress towards

the goal, yet it is also the point where the divergence between the

road to liberation and deep sleep takes place.

 

Source: Various reliable publications of / on Sri Ramana Maharshi's

teachings.

 

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