Guest guest Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Summa Iru The title of this section, Summa Iru, means ‘be still’, ‘remain still’, or ‘just be’. It was one of Bhagavan’s most famous instructions. Muruganar himself has stated that his own enlightenment was brought about by Bhagavan giving him this instruction. ............................. 27 Since becoming established in the state of the Self is both the means and the goal to be attained, remain still. Though it was Bhagavan’s highest and simplest upadesa, he conceded that for many people, it was an impossible command to execute: Question: What should one do in order to remain free from thoughts as advised by you? Is it only the enquiry ‘Who am I?’ Bhagavan: Only to remain still. Do it and see. Question: It is impossible. Bhagavan: Exactly. For the same reason the enquiry ‘Who am I?’ is advised. Bhagavan: All the age-long vasanas carry the mind outward and turn it to external objects. All such thoughts have to be given up and the mind turned inward. For that, effort is necessary for most people. Of course everybody, every book says, ‘Be quiet or still’. But it is not easy. That is why all this effort is necessary. Even if we find one who has at once achieved the mauna or supreme state indicated by ‘Summa iru’ you may take it that the effort necessary has already been finished in a previous life. PADAMALAI Teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi Recorded by Muruganar edited by David Godman pp. 192-193 ______ vote. - Register online to vote today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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