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3 . A question was asked as to the nature of happiness.

 

 

Maharshi: If a man thinks that his happiness is due to external causes

and his possessions , it is reasonable to conclude that

his happiness must increase with the increase of

possessions and diminish in proportion to their diminution.

Therefore if he is devoid of possessions, his happiness should be nil.

What is the real experience of man ?

Does it conform to this view ?

 

In deep sleep the man is devoid of possessions,

including his own body. Instead of being unhappy

he is quite happy. Every one desires to sleep soundly.

The conclusion is that happiness is inherent in man and

is not due to external causes. One must realize the Self

in order to open the store of analloyed happiness.

 

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TALKS WITH SRI RAMANA MAHARSHI

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