Wednesday, September 16, 2015

What are the aids for realisation?

Devotee:  What are the aids for realisation?

Ramana Maharishi:  The teachings of the Scriptures and of realised souls

Devotee:   Can such teachings be discussions, lectures and meditations?

Ramana Maharishi:  Yes, all these are only secondary aids, whereas the essential is the Master’s grace.

Devotee:   How long will it take for one to get that?

Ramana Maharishi:  Why do you desire to know?

Devotee:   To give me hope.

Ramana Maharishi:  Even such a desire is an obstacle. The Self is ever there, there is nothing without it. Be the Self and the desires and doubts will disappear. Such Self is the witness in sleep, dream and waking states of existence.


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