Guest guest Posted July 3, 2003 Report Share Posted July 3, 2003 Agni: The Fire of Self-Inquiry by David Frawley To question deeply who we really are is to create a friction at the core of the mind that naturally gives rise to an inner fire. SELF-INQUIRY (ATMA-VICHARA) , such as taught by Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi , is regarded as the simplest and most direct path to Self-realization. However , Self-inquiry is also very subtle and can be hard to accomplish even after years of dedicated practice. It depends upon a great power of concentration and acuity of mind along with an intense longing for liberation. One might say metaphorically that Self-inquiry requires a certain flame. It requires that we ourselves become a flame and that our life becomes an offering to it. Without such an inner fire , Self-realization may elude us whatever else we may attempt. Therefore , it is important to look at Self-inquiry not simply as a mental practice but as an energetic movement of consciousness like the rising up of a great fire. .......... to be continued from THE MOUNTAIN PATH , Jan-March 2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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