Guest guest Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Vasanas 5 from Padamalai P.249 93 Establish yourself in the Self so that the vasanas, the impurities, are rooted out and destroyed. That is the true course of action. Question: What are the obstacles which hinder realisation of the Self? Bhagavan:They are habits of mind [vasanas] Q. How to overcome the mental habits [vasanas]? A. By realising the Self. Q. That is a vicious circle? A.It is the ego which raises such difficulties, creating obstacles and then suffering from the perplexity of apparent paradoxes. Find out who makes the enquiries and the Self will be found. Talks 13 Q. Can there be Self Realisation before the vasanas are entirely destroyed? A. There are two kinds of vasanas: 1. banda hetuh, causing bondage for the ignorant and 2. bhoga hetuh giving enjoyment for the wise. The latter do not obstruct Realisation. Talks. 317 94 Like cotton in a fire, everything [meaning all vasanas] in the hearts of those in whom the divine grace, the fire of jnana, has been kindled will be completely and simultaneously destroyed. End of Chapter . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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