Guest guest Posted October 4, 2003 Report Share Posted October 4, 2003 Question: How has srishti (creation) come about? Some say it is predestined. Others say is the Lord's leela or sport. What is the truth? Sri Ramana Maharshi: Various accounts are given in books. But is there creation? Only if there is creation do we have to explain how it came about. We may not know about all these theories but we certainly know that we exist. Why not know the 'I' and then see if there is a creation? Question: In the Vedanta of Sri Sankaracharya the principle of the creation of the world has been accepted for the sake of beginners, but for the advanced the principle of non-creation is put forward. What is your view on this matter? Maharshi: "There is no dissolution or creation, no one in bondage, nor anyone pursuing spiritual practices. There is no one desiring liberation nor anyone liberated. This is the absolute truth." This sloka (verse) appears in the second chapter of Gaudapada's Karika One who is established in the Self sees this by his knowledge of reality. Question: Is not the Self the cause of this world we see around us? Maharshi: Self itself appears as the world of diverse names and forms. However, Self does not act as the efficient cause (nimitta karana), creating, sustaining and destroying it. Do not ask 'Why does the confusion of Self, not knowing the truth that it itself appears as the world arise?' If instead you enquire 'To whom does this confusion occur?', it will be discovered that no such confusion ever existed for Self. Be As You Are ,David Godman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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