Realization must be amidst all the turmoil of life.

[Guest guest]

Mrs. and Mr. Kelly , an elderly couple from America , and others in their company

desired to know what they should do to gain concentration in view of the discomforts

of sitting , mosquito stings , etc.

 

Maharshi : The discomforts will not bother you if your concentration is right.

Do not mind the discomforts . Keep your mind steady in meditation.

If you haven't the strength and endurance to bear mosquito stings ,

how do you hope to gain realization of the Self ? Realization must be

amidst all the turmoil of life. If you make yourself comfortable and

go to bed you will fall asleep. Face the troubles but keep yourself

steady in meditation.

 

------- Talks with Ramana Maharshi InnerDirections Publishing , 2000 page 102

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