[NondualitySalon] Wisdom Eye

[Guest guest]

Thank you Harsha.

This was extraordinary.

It is a deep blessing to me to be in the company of peaceful Sages such

as yourself.

We all have access to this Wisdom but the flavor of what is expressed

comes from the voice of the Speaker. And when you, Harsha, speak from

this Wisdom we all share, the peace and purity and Self-awareness of

which you speak are in your very presence.

Love,

David

At 08:03 PM 8/7/00 -0400, Harsha wrote:

The company of peaceful Sages (Satsangha)

and living in harmlessness is

considered the primary influence that leads to Self-Realization. The

forced

attempts to discard various habits and conditioning and practicing

different

techniques to calm the mind have built in limits, unless one is

already

inclined towards such practices. If strong inner motivation is present,

one

is automatically propelled towards Self-Awareness and Meditation. The fog

of

confusion then quickly evaporates and leads to Self-Seeing,

Self-Being,

Self-Realization, and the Silence of the Heart.

Meditation and mind calming methods, etc., can be effective at many

different levels if practiced in the context of a clear understanding.

Such

practices, however, cannot by themselves end the fundamental agitation

of

the mind which continues at more and more subtle levels and causes

suffering. The nature of the mind is to hanker after that which is not

real

and is constantly subject to change. Not knowing who we are, where we

come

from, and where we are going, we still continue chasing after dreams

built

on the sandcastles of desires. If we become aware of this, we can see

the

fundamental nature of suffering, and direct our attention to the mystery

of

life and the nature of our perceptions.

A True Guru knows no Time and Space. The Self Reveals It Self from

Within.

Listen. Remain aware. Be utterly indifferent to the clever words,

miracles,

and magical techniques that promise salvation. If you have the courage,

open

your wisdom eye and see clearly what attracts you to such things and

people.

What is it that they have to give you that you do not have? Question

seriously and honestly and go to the root of your hopes and fears. There

are

many active marketers of "wisdom." Understand that, like you,

they have

their own challenges and suffering. With compassion for them and for

others

and one's own self, one should keep one's vision utterly, totally,

and

completely pure. It means that you should not give in to the attraction

of

confusion and compromise in seeking the Truth.

Do not settle for anything! Do not settle for anything - until there

is

nothing left to settle for.

Let your effort be absorbed in peaceful Self-awareness. There is

absolutely

nothing else to be done.

Nothing given,

nothing taken.

See the sights,

be not mistaken.

You have everything you need.

Think not that you must awaken,

now or later for heaven's sake.

Know only this for certain,

That You Are Already Wide Awake!

Love to all

Harsha

[Guest guest]

OOPS ..... meant to thank David for copying Harsha's post which l

accidentally deleted and may have otherwise missed. jerry