Sunday, October 12, 2014

Dvaita and advaita are relative terms

Devotee:  Does Sri Bhagavan advocate advaita?

Ramana Maharishi:  Dvaita and advaita are relative terms. They are based on the sense of duality. The Self is as it is. There is neither dvaita nor advaita. I AM THAT I AM. Simple Being is the Self.

Devotee:  This is not mayavada.

Ramana Maharishi:  The mind is maya. Reality lies beyond the mind. So long as the mind functions there is duality, maya, etc. Once it is transcended the Reality shines forth. Although it is said to shine forth Self effulgence is the Self.

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