Arthur Osborne - The Teachings of Ramana Maharshi, #2

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Arthur Osborne: pre-occupation with theory, doctrine and philosophy can actually be harmful insofar as it detracts a man from the really important work of spiritual effort by offering an easier alternative which is merely mental and which, therefore, cannot change his nature.

 

Ramana Maharshi: "What use is the learning of those who do not seek to wipe out the letters of destiny (from their brow) by enquiring:"Whence is the birth of us who know the letters?" They have sunk to the level of a gramophone. What else are they, O Arunachala?

"It is those who are not learned that are saved rather than those whose ego has not yet subsided in spite of their learning. The unlearned are saved from the relentless grip of the devil of self-infatuation; they are saved from the malady of a myriad whirling thoughts and words; they are saved from running after wealth. It is from more than one evil that they are saved."

 

 

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The Teachings of Ramana Maharshi

edited by Arthur Osborne

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