Guest guest Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 D.: Is not dhyana one of the efficient processes for Realisation? M.: Dhyana is concentration on an object. It fulfils the purpose of keeping away diverse thoughts and fixing the mind on a single thought, which must also disappear before Realisation. But Realisation is nothing new to be acquired. It is already there, but obstructed by a screen of thoughts. All our attempts are directed for lifting this screen and then Realisation is revealed. If a true seeker is advised to meditate, many may go away satisfied with the advice. But someone among them may turn round and ask, " Who am I to meditate on an object? " Such a one must be told to find the Self. That is the finality. That is Vichara. D.: Will vichara alone do in the absence of meditation? M.: Vichara is the process and the goal also. 'I AM' is the goal and the final Reality. To hold to it with effort is vichara. When spontaneous and natural it is Realisation. ( " Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi. Talk 390) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Dear Peter, Thank you for sharing these excerpts from " Talks " . Sri Ramana's teaching is beautifully clear, simple, and straight forward. The best things in life are free. :-). With gratitude to the devotees. Namaste and love to all Yours in Bhagavan Harsha On Behalf Of Peter Saturday, May 23, 2009 5:40 AM dhyana and self enquiry D.: Is not dhyana one of the efficient processes for Realisation? M.: Dhyana is concentration on an object. It fulfils the purpose of keeping away diverse thoughts and fixing the mind on a single thought, which must also disappear before Realisation. But Realisation is nothing new to be acquired. It is already there, but obstructed by a screen of thoughts. All our attempts are directed for lifting this screen and then Realisation is revealed. If a true seeker is advised to meditate, many may go away satisfied with the advice. But someone among them may turn round and ask, " Who am I to meditate on an object? " Such a one must be told to find the Self. That is the finality. That is Vichara. D.: Will vichara alone do in the absence of meditation? M.: Vichara is the process and the goal also. 'I AM' is the goal and the final Reality. To hold to it with effort is vichara. When spontaneous and natural it is Realisation. ( " Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi. Talk 390) --- is supported by . New articles are added there on a continuous basis. Please register at . You will be kept updated and get the new articles which are posted on the site very nicely formatted in your e-mail. Friends, after registering at , if you wish to contribute your writing to the site, please let me know. Your articles should be original, well written, using subtitles, and be carefully proofread and polished. For a list of topics considered, please go to and take a look at the site. Thanks. Namaste and love to all Harsha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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