A.Devaraja Mudaliar-Recollections of Bhagavan, #5 (Samathva)

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A prominent feature in the teaching of Bhagavan,

and a feature that was constantly kept before our

notice by his practice in daily life even more than

by his words was Samathva, that all are to be treated

equally, with like consideration, not only all men,

but all animals, all forms of life, all being equally

manifestations of God. A whole volume could be

written describing how Bhagavan treated all men

alike, how monkeys, squirrels, peacocks, birds,

deer dogs, sparrows, even tiger cubs, all shared

his affection, and how he showed his solicitude for

all. However, I will not give examples here but simply

content myself stating that Samathva was taught to

us constantly by his great examples. In his presence

all were alike, high or low, rich or poor, man or woman,

child or adult, human or animal.

 

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My Recollections of Bhagavan Sri Ramana

by A. Devaraja Mudaliar

 

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