Guest guest Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 July 6, 1935 ..... After hearing it, he asked: What about the reference to duality in practice and unity at the end? Maharshi: Some people think that one must begin practice with a dualistic idea. It refers to them. They say that there is God; the man must worship and meditate; ultimately the jiva merges into God. Others say that the Supreme Being and the jiva are always apart and never merge into each other. Howsoever it may be at the end, let us not trouble ourselves about it now. All are agreed that the jiva is. Let the man find out the jiva, i.e., his Self. Then there will be time to find out if the Self should merge in the supreme, is a part thereof, or remains different from it. Let us not forestall the conclusion. Keep an open mind, dive within, and find out the Self. The truth will itself dawn upon you. Why should you determine beforehand if the finality is unity absolute or qualified, or duality? There is no meaning in it. The ascertainment is now made by logic and by intellect. The intellect derives light from the Self (the Higher Power). How can the reflected and partial light of the intellect envisage the the whole and original Light? the intellect cannot reach the Self, how can it ascertain its nature? Such is the significance of the reference. Talks with Ramana Maharshi On Realizing Abiding Peace and Happiness p.52 Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Messenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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