Guest guest Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Sri Bhagavan: After the rise of the `I'-thought there is the false identification of the `I' with the body, the senses, the mind etc. `I' is wrongly associated wit them and the true `I' is lost sight of. In order to shift the pure `I' from the contaminated `I' this discarding is mentioned. But it does not mean exactly discarding of the non-self, but it means the finding of the real Self. The real Self is the Infinite `I'-`I', i.e., `I' is perfection. It is eternal. It has no origin and no end. The other `I' is born and also dies. It is impermanent. See to whom are the changing thoughts. They will be found to arise after the `I'- thought. The Self alone will remain. Devotee: It is difficult to follow. I understand the theory. But what is the practice? Sri Bhagavan: The other methods are meant for those who cannot take to the investigation of the Self. Even to repeat Aham Brahmasmi or think of it, a doer is necessary. Who is it? It is `I'. Be that `I'. It is the direct method. The other methods also will ultimately lead everyone to this method of the investigation of the Self. Devotee: I am aware of the `I'. Yet my troubles are not ended. Sri Bhagavan: This `I'-thought is not pure. It is contaminated with the association of the body and senses. See to whom the trouble is. It is also the `I'-thought. Hold it. Then the other thoughts will vanish. Devotee: Yes. How to do it? That is the trouble. Sri Bhagavan: Think `I'`I''I' and hold on to that one thought to the exclusion of all others. From Talk 266 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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