Devotee: Do we not see God in concrete form?
Ramana Maharishi: Yes. God is seen in the mind. The concrete form may be seen. Still it is only in the devotee’s mind. The form and appearance of God-manifestation are determined by the mind of the devotee. But it is not the finality. There is the sense of duality. It is like a dream-vision. After God is perceived, vichara commences. That ends in Realisation of the Self. Vichara is the ultimate route. Of course, a few find vichara practicable. Others find bhakti easier.
Devotee: Did not Mr. Brunton find you in London? Was it only a dream?
Ramana Maharishi: Yes. He had the vision. He saw me in his mind.
Devotee: Did he not see this concrete form?
Ramana Maharishi: Yes, still in his mind.
Ramana Maharishi: Yes. God is seen in the mind. The concrete form may be seen. Still it is only in the devotee’s mind. The form and appearance of God-manifestation are determined by the mind of the devotee. But it is not the finality. There is the sense of duality. It is like a dream-vision. After God is perceived, vichara commences. That ends in Realisation of the Self. Vichara is the ultimate route. Of course, a few find vichara practicable. Others find bhakti easier.
Devotee: Did not Mr. Brunton find you in London? Was it only a dream?
Ramana Maharishi: Yes. He had the vision. He saw me in his mind.
Devotee: Did he not see this concrete form?
Ramana Maharishi: Yes, still in his mind.
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