Guest guest Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Questioner: What is the use of sattva? Maharaj: What is the use of truth, goodness, harmony, beauty? They are their own goal. They manifest spontaneously and effortlessly, when things are left to themselves, are not interfered with, not shunned, or wanted, or conceptualised, but just experienced in full awareness, such awareness itself is sattva. It does not make use of things and people -- it fulfils them. Q: Since I cannot improve sattva, am I to deal with tamas and rajas only? How can I deal with them? M: By watching their influence in you and on you. Be aware of them in operation, watch their expressions in your thoughts, words and deeds, and gradually their grip on you will lessen and the clear light of sattva will emerge. It is neither difficult, nor a protracted process; earnestness is the only condition of success. - Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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