Guest guest Posted February 8, 2003 Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 Mr. Ramamurthi : Swamiji , I have read Brunton's book A Search in Secret India , and was much impressed by the last chapter , where he says it is possible to be conscious without thinking . I know that one can think , remaining forgetful of the physical body . Can one think without the mind ? Is it possible to get that consciousness which is beyond thoughts ? Maharshi : Yes. There is only one consciousness , which subsists in the waking , dream , and sleep states. In sleep there is no "I". The "I"-thought arises on waking and then the world appears . Where was this "I" in sleep ? Was it there or was it not ? It must have been there also , but not in the way you feel now. The present is only the "I"-thought , whereas the sleeping "I" is the real "I". It subsists throughout. It is consciousness. If it is known , you will see that it is beyond thoughts. D. Can we think without the mind ? M> Thoughts may be like any other activities , not disturbing to the Supreme consciousness . ----------- taken from ------------------------------- Talks with Ramana Maharshi , InnerDirections Publishing , 2000 page 36 ------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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