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Self-enquiry – Vichara Sangraham (26) Devotee: Since breath-control leads only to quiescence of the mind (manolaya) and not to its destruction (manonasa), how can it be said that breath-control is the means for enquiry which aims at the destruction of […]

Self-enquiry – Vichara Sangraham (24) Devotee: What is regulation of breath?  Maharshi: It is making the vital air stay firmly in the heart through exhalation, inhalation, and retention,according to the instructions given in the yoga texts. ~~~~~~~~ Note : Self-enquiry […]

Self-enquiry – Vichara Sangraham (23) Devotee: What is absolute retention of breath?  Maharshi: It is making the vital air stay firmly in the heart even without exhalation and inhalation. This is achieved through meditation on the vital principle, etc. ~~~~~~~~ […]

Self-enquiry – Vichara Sangraham (22) Devotee: How is breath to be controlled?  Maharshi: Breath can be controlled either by absolute retention of breath (kevala-kumbhaka) or by regulation of breath (pranayama). ~~~~~~~~ Note : Self-enquiry – Vichara Sangraham  is the first […]

Self-enquiry – Vichara Sangraham (21) Devotee: Of the means for mind-control, which is the most important?  Maharshi: Breath-control is the means for mind-control. ~~~~~~~~ Note : Self-enquiry – Vichara Sangraham  is the first set of teachings that Ramana Maharshi ever […]

Self-enquiry – Vichara Sangraham (20) Devotee: What is the reason for the absence of mental strength? Maharshi: The means that make one qualified for enquiry are meditation, yoga, etc. One should gain proficiency in these through graded practice, and thus […]

Self-enquiry – Vichara Sangraham (19) Devotee:   Although I have listened to the explanation of the characteristics of enquiry in such great detail, my mind has not gained even a little peace. What is the reason for this? Maharshi: The […]