Talks with Ramana Maharshi (26) How to discover the nature of the mind D.: How shall we discover the nature of the mind i.e., its ultimate cause, or the noumenon of which it is a manifestation? M.: Arranging thoughts in the order of value, the ‘I’ thought is the all-important thought. Personality-idea or thought is […]
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Category: Talks – Numerical Order
These are conversations that Ramana Maharshi had with visitors and they are presented here in numerical order. These Talks cover a wide range of Topics. They provide answers to questions and solutions to problems that one might encounter while dealing with worldly problems or spiritual progress. Each Talk is an Upanishad by itself.
Talks with Ramana Maharshi (25 B)
Talks with Ramana Maharshi (25 B) What is this Mind B. V. Narasimha Swami, author of the book “Self-Realization” on Ramana Maharshi, continued to ask: D.: What is this mind? M.: Mind is one form of manifestation of life. A block of wood or a subtle machine is not called mind. The vital force manifests as […]
Talks with Ramana Maharshi (25 A)
Talks with Ramana Maharshi (25 A) Who am I? How is it to be found? B. V. Narasimha Swami, author of the book “Self-Realization” on Ramana Maharshi, asked: Who am I? How is it to be found? M.: Ask yourself the question. The body (annamaya kosa) and its functions are not ‘I’. Going deeper, the […]
Talks with Ramana Maharshi (24)
Talks with Ramana Maharshi (24) Feeling prime factor, not reason Mrs. Piggott: Why do you take milk, but not eggs? M.: The domesticated cows yield more milk than necessary for their calves and they find it a pleasure to be relieved of the milk. M.: But the hen cannot contain the eggs? M.: But there are […]
Talks with Ramana Maharshi (23)
Talks with Ramana Maharshi (23) Who is a Master Mr. Evans-Wentz continued another day: “May one have more than one spiritual master?” M.: Who is a Master? He is the Self after all. According to the stages of the development of the mind the Self manifests as the Master externally. The famous ancient saint Avadhuta […]
Talks with Ramana Maharshi (22)
Talks with Ramana Maharshi (22) Good Quality Diet Mrs. Piggott returned from Madras for a further visit. She asked questions relating to diet regulation. D.: What diet is prescribed for a sadhak (one who is engaged in spiritual practices)? M.: Satvic food in limited quantities. D.: What is satvic food? M.: Bread, fruits, vegetables, milk, […]
Talks with Ramana Maharshi (21)
Talks with Ramana Maharshi (21) Talk 21. Firm Knowledge Mr. Ellappa Chettiar, a member of the Legislative Council of Madras Presidency and an influential Hindu, asked: “Why is it said that the knowledge born of hearing is not firm, whereas that born of contemplation is firm?” Maharshi.: On the other hand it is said that […]
Talks with Ramana Maharshi (20)
Talks with Ramana Maharshi (20) Solitude, Silence, Powers Mr. Evans-Wentz: Is solitude necessary for a Jnani? M.: Solitude is in the mind of man. One might be in the thick of the world and maintain serenity of mind; such a one is in solitude. Another may stay in a forest, but still be unable to […]
Talks with Ramana Maharshi (18 – 19)
Talks with Ramana Maharshi (18 – 19) Talk 18. Yogis and Occult Powers Mr. Evans-Wentz asked: There are yogis with occult powers. What does Maharshi think of them? Maharshi: The powers are known by hearsay or by exhibition. Thus they are in the realm of the mind only. D.: Mr. Brunton mentions a yogi in […]
Talks with Ramana Maharshi (17 E)
Talks with Ramana Maharshi (17 E) Self-Realization and Bliss Mr. Evans-Wentz asked questions about Self-Realization and Samadhi (Perfect Bliss). D.: How long did it take Maharshi to realize the Self? M.: This question is asked because the name and form are perceived. These are the perceptions consequent on the identification of the ego with the […]
Talks with Ramana Maharshi (17 D)
Talks with Ramana Maharshi (17 D) War and Crime Mr. Evans-Wentz asked about loss of life. D.: God being immanent in all, one should not take life of any kind. Is society right in taking the life of a murderer? Can the State do so either? The Christian countries begin to think that it is […]
Talks with Ramana Maharshi (17 C)
Talks with Ramana Maharshi (17 C) Work, Practice, Celibacy Mr. Evans-Wentz began to ask questions, mostly relating to Yoga preliminaries, for all of which Maharshi replied that they are aids to Yoga, which is itself an aid to Self-realization, the goal of all. D.: Is work an obstruction to Self-realization? M.: No. For a realized […]
