Guest guest Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 Hi all, This is from the Tripura Rahasya, Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, trans., chap. 16. In this passage, King Janaka is answering the questions of the sage Ashtaavakra. 47. Realization of consciousness requires absolute purity and not mere concentration of mind. That is why the self is called "unknowable." It is not subject matter and therefore mind cannot know it. 48. The impurity of the mind lies in the thinking process. If the mind is free from thoughts, it becomes pure. 49. Now it should be clear to you that purity of mind is important for realizing the self. The self can never be realized without a pure mind. 50. How can one have knowledge unless the mind is purified? If the mind is pure, why cannot one attain knowledge? All spiritual means are meant for the purification of the mind. 51. The austerities of selfless action, selfless devotion, and the practice of non-attachment are performed for the sole purpose of purifying the mind. Otherwise, they do not serve any purpose. 52. The lord of life is seen in the purified mind.'... Chandi Maa Kii Aaratii jay chandii jay jay (maam) jay chandii jaya jaya bhaya haarini bhava taarini (2) bhava bhaamini jaya jaya om jaya chandii jaya jaya Be Victorious! Oh Goddess Who Tears Apart Thought! Be Victorious! You take away all fear and illuminate the intensity of reality. Be Victorious! (Chandi Paatah, Swami Satyananda Saraswati, trans.) Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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