From Tripura Rahasya

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Even the learned are perplexed on this point. External perceptions of the mind are dependent on two conditions.

The first is elimination of other perceptions and the

second is fixation on the particular item of perception. If the mind is simply turned away from other perceptions, the mind is in an indifferent state, where there is absence of any kind of perception. Therefore concentration on a

particular item is necessary for the perception of external things. But since consciousness is the Self and not apart from the mind, concentration on it is not necessary for its realisation. It is enough that other perceptions (namely, thoughts) should be eliminated from the mind and then the Self will be realised.

 

Verse 35 to 45 - Pages 141-142

- Tripura Rahasya-Published by Sri Ramanasramam

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