Distraction of Mind A question was asked by a monk (sannyasi) about how to prevent the mind from being distracted. M.: You see the objects on forgetting your own Self. If you keep hold of your Self, you will not see the objective world (as separate from the Self). Talks With Ramana Maharshi – Part […]
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Talk 5. Doll made of Salt
Doll made of Salt Mr. M. Frydman, an engineer, remarked on the subject of Grace, “A salt doll diving into the sea will not be protected by a waterproof coat”. It was a very happy simile and was applauded as such. Maharshi added, “The body is the waterproof coat”. Talks With Ramana Maharshi – Part […]
Talk 4. Educated Young Man
Educated Young Man Maharshi was asked by an educated young man: “How do you say that the Heart is on the right, whereas the biologists have found it to be on the left?” The man asked for authority. M.: Quite so. The physical organ is on the left; that is not denied. But the Heart […]
Talk 3. Nature of Happiness
Nature of Happiness A question was asked as to the nature of happiness. M.: If a man thinks that his happiness is due to external causes and his possessions, it is reasonable to conclude that his happiness must increase with the increase of possessions and diminish in proportion to their diminution. Therefore if he is […]
Talk 2. Nature of Perception
Nature of Perception Someone enquired about the nature of perception. M.: Whatever state one is in, the perceptions partake of that state. The explanation is that in the waking state (jagrat) the gross body perceives gross names and forms; in the dream state (swapna) the mental body perceives the mental creations in their manifold forms […]
Talk 1. The Wandering Monk
The Wandering Monk A wandering monk (sannyasi) was trying to clear his doubt: “How to realize that all the world is God?” Maharshi: If you make your outlook that of wisdom, you will find the world to be God. Without knowing the Supreme Spirit (Brahman), how will you find His all-pervasiveness? Talks With Ramana Maharshi […]