Re: self inquiry
Friends,
Q: The mind does not sink into that state even for a second.
A: A strong conviction is necessary that `I am the Self, transcending the mind and the phenomena.'
Q: Nevertheless, the mind proves to be an unyielding obstacle which thwarts any attempts to sink into the Self.
A: What does it matter if the mind is active? It is so only on the substratum of the Self. Hold the Self even during mental activities.
-------------> Ramana Maharshi , Be as you are.
Its well known that Ramana uses the words "I" and "Mind" synonymously.
The idea that "I" has to vanish is also not valid... since "I" or "Mind" is a shadow (Annamalai Swami, Final Talks). A shadow need not vanish. A shadow has to be simply known as shadow. Ramana has to be understood in a holistic way!! Bits and pieces can confuse people.
Often saying "I" has to vanish only means one has to know it to be a shadow ! Some times "I" is used in the sense of identification with mind ... that is ignorance ... and in that context ignorance has to be destroyed.
Love!
Silence
Come up, O Lions, and shake off the delusion that you are a sheep
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