Guest guest Posted June 11, 1999 Report Share Posted June 11, 1999 Two further verses: - In Verse 14 says Astavakra continues: My child, you have long been caught in the noose of body-consciousness. Sever it with the sword of knowledge " I am consciousness " and be happy. Verse 15 says: You are unattached, actionless, self-effulgent and without blemish. This indeed is your bondage that you practise meditation. Commentary: The very instruments we use to achieve self knowledge are being discarded. " This body " - " The meditation " we carry out - have nothing to do with our true nature! - say these verses. " Our limitation is that we think we are limited and have to practice meditation! " (Strong stuff! Can we even imagine what is the state of the mind of someone who can use such language?) jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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