MORE TALKS WITH RAMANA MAHARSHI
Date: 16.9.42 Time: 10.15 A.M.
When I entered the hall a discussion was going on about self-inquiry. Bhagavan was in his usual posture with adorable countenance. A frequent visitor said:
Bhagavan has said that Self-Inquiry is simple, direct and effective. Though I try to follow the same I cannot say I have understood it. I put the question 'Who am I?' but there is no proper response from within. However, I am getting a sort of stillness.
Bhagavan: "How can you get the answer in words? It is not a regular mental inquiry to elicit a concrete answer. It is only a tool to direct the mind back to its source."
Visitor: Yes, I follow. But the result is not clear to me. There is a short-stillness which does not last.
Bhagavan: You should be steadfast in sadhana. By repeating the process you fix attention on the ego. the 'I'- thought. Whenever the doubt arises repeat the process and make the inquiry. Try to reach the source of the ego. Once you reach the source, by one-pointed effort, your peace will not be disturbed.''
NN RAJAN
Date: 16.9.42 Time: 10.15 A.M.
When I entered the hall a discussion was going on about self-inquiry. Bhagavan was in his usual posture with adorable countenance. A frequent visitor said:
Bhagavan has said that Self-Inquiry is simple, direct and effective. Though I try to follow the same I cannot say I have understood it. I put the question 'Who am I?' but there is no proper response from within. However, I am getting a sort of stillness.
Bhagavan: "How can you get the answer in words? It is not a regular mental inquiry to elicit a concrete answer. It is only a tool to direct the mind back to its source."
Visitor: Yes, I follow. But the result is not clear to me. There is a short-stillness which does not last.
Bhagavan: You should be steadfast in sadhana. By repeating the process you fix attention on the ego. the 'I'- thought. Whenever the doubt arises repeat the process and make the inquiry. Try to reach the source of the ego. Once you reach the source, by one-pointed effort, your peace will not be disturbed.''
NN RAJAN
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