Guest guest Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Maharshi: An examination of the ephemeral nature of external phenomena leads to vairagya. Hence enquiry (vichara) is the first and foremost step to be taken. When vichara continues automatically, it results in a contempt for wealth, fame, ease, pleasure, etc. The ‘I’ thought becomes clearer for inspection. The source of ‘I’ is the Heart - the final goal. ... ....Disciple: How long can the mind stay or be kept in the Heart? M.: The period extends by practice. D.: What happens at the end of the period? M.: The mind returns to the present normal state. Unity in the Heart is replaced by variety of phenomena perceived. This is called the outgoing mind. The heart-going mind is called the resting mind. D.: Is all this process merely intellectual or does it exhibit feeling predominantly? M.: The latter. D.: How do all thoughts cease when the mind is in the Heart? M.: By force of will, with strong faith in the truth of the Master’s teaching to that effect. D.: What is the good of this process? M..: (a) Conquest of the will - development of concentration. (b) Conquest of passions - development of dispassion. © Increased practice of virtue - (samatva) equality to all. - Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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