Guest guest Posted October 27, 1999 Report Share Posted October 27, 1999 In a message dated 10/27/99 8:05:58 AM Central Daylight Time, hluthar writes: << She said 'I do not want anything.' If it is sincere, that itself is salvation. What is there I can give and what is there they can take ?" >> Very wise teacher, i think - diana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 1999 Report Share Posted October 27, 1999 hluthar > >Anecdotes of Ramana Maharshi. > >Grant Me Salvation, Swami > >One afternoon a lady from Kumbhakonam sat near Bhagavan and exclaimed: "How >glad I am that I have met you, Swami. I have craved to see you for a long >time, Swami. Not that I want anything, Swami. Only please be kind and grant >me salvation, Swami." With that she got up and went away. Bhagavan had a >hearty laugh. "Look at her - all she wants is salvation. Give her >salvation, >she wants nothing else." I said: "Is it not what we all want ?" > >He replied: "Is salvation something to be handed over on request ? Do I >keep >bundles of salvation concealed about me, that people should ask me for >salvation ? She said 'I do not want anything.' If it is sincere, that >itself >is salvation. What is there I can give and what is there they can take ?" > Cool! Reminds me of when Rinpoche said "You have to practise, i cant practise for you." i love it when spiritual teachers from different traditions say similar things. gives one confidence that the truth is out there somewhere! --jt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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