Sri Y. Srinivasa Rao’s lectures in Telugu on Sankaracharya’s Aparokshanubhuti have been transcribed into English. They are pretty good and … More
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Becoming vs being
Nisargadatta Maharaj says …
“How do you know, that you do not know your self? Your direct insight tells you that yourself you know … More
Being human
Originally posted on The Universe Meeting Itself:
A human being is a composite of disparate strands. From these disparate strands the mind creates…
Ramana Maharshi on Ignorance
Ignorance – ajnana – is of two kinds: (1) Forgetfulness of the Self. (2) Obstruction to the knowledge of the … More
Ignorance (Maya, Avidya)
21-24. D.: What is this ignorance? M.: Listen. In the body appears a phantom, the ‘false-I’, to claim the body … More
Understanding how delusion arises
Originally posted on Zen Flash:
? To understand how delusion arises, practice watching your mind. Begin by simply letting it relax.…
Nisargadatta Maharaj says …
“When you desire and fear, and identify yourself with your feelings, you create sorrow and bondage. When you create, with … More
Ribhu Gita on Brahman (aka Self, Consciousness)
10. Then, addressing Nidagha, Ribhu said: I shall tell you about the definition of the Self, which is not available … More
The Question of Meditation – J. Krishnamurti
Sat Sangha Salon We are going to discuss the question of meditation; it is a rather complex question and before … More
Know Thyself 