Guest guest Posted July 10, 2005 Report Share Posted July 10, 2005 Letters and Comments I have a few enquiries regarding Sri Ramana Maharshi’s teaching, and they are 1. Can anyone practice Self-enquiry? 2. Must we be initiated into the path? 3. Must we take Bhagavan as our Guru in this path? 4. What is your advice for a newcomer? 5. How do I know that I am able to practice Self-enquiry 6. Any other advice? Sorry for this trouble and hope to hear from you.My prayers and adorations to Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi. Thank you. Singapore Can anyone practice Self-enquiry? Yes. No one can deny the existence of their self, so to enquire into its nature is natural. Must we be initiated into the path? On this path no formal, external initiation is required. With sincere and steady practice everything required will be automatically forthcoming. Sincerity, steady practice and perseverance are the means. Must we take Bhagavan as our Guru in this path? You can. Bhagavan is a living presence, stretching out his hand to pick up anyone and pull them along, if they but turn to him for support and guidance. What is your advice for a newcomer? Why do you say ‘newcomer’? You would not have come to this point of investigation if it were something new. Your samskaras are guiding you in this direction. Concentrated practice is required,. If you are sincere and persevere, everything will fall into place and you will feel that whatever happens does so for your spiritual benefit — you will feel guided. How do I know that I am able to practice Self-enquiry? Try it. With earnestness, prayer and surrender, try it. Any other advice? Yes. Do something. Do not waste time on idle occupations and thoughts. Collect your thoughts and focus them on one point. Dedicate your life to the spiritual ideal. It is the purpose for which we obtained a human body. Do not squander this opportunity. Time is fleeting. Any step may be our last and we will tumble into our graves. Have faith and march forward. Editor THE MAHARSHI March/April 2004Vol. 14 - No. 2 Produced & Edited byDennis HartelDr. Anil K. Sharma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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