Understand that “the cause of suffering is desire”. This understanding will quieten the mind 24/7, which is what meditation is … More
Category: Mind
“The cause of suffering is desire”: Buddha’s Second Noble Truth
“At last, at long last, I have understood Buddha’s Second Noble Truth that ‘The cause of suffering is desire’.”–DSR Buddha’s … More
Iski Maa Ki Kirkiri (or, Who Am I?)
How did I come to beThis me that I am nowWhat past has shaped meKarma? Tut, tut,How did the first … More
Relationships as a Mirror
A close relative asked, “Isn’t the world including the family a mirror showing my face? Good or bad is My … More
The 3 Ancient Steps to End All Suffering – Sravana, Manana, Nididhyasana
Keep Quiet – Papaji
When I speak about Quietness – when I tell you to Keep Quiet — it is not easy for everyone … More
“How does one live free while dwelling in the body?”
My Total Withdrawal from This World
Within a few days I will be withdrawing totally from this world by switching off my mobile permanently except maybe … More
Beyond Awakening: Desire, Ego‑Death, and the Non‑Dual Mechanics of Liberation
In this dialogue we explore the deeper layers beyond yesterday’s discussion on desire and stillness. We look closely at why the ego fears awakening, why glimpses of awakening fade, and how true liberation differs from temporary witnessing. We examine the mechanics of ego‑death, the jnani’s relationship to emotions and the world, and what it really means to abide as the Self. The conversation unfolds into a clear non‑dual understanding of karma, grace, destiny, and the illusion of free will. Ultimately, what dissolves is the seeker; what remains is the effortless radiance of Being.
Resting in the Source: The Moment Desire Loses Its Grip & Stepping Out of the Mind’s Imagination
In dialogue we explored how desire, thought, and action arise from the mind’s restless search for fulfillment. But the moment thought stops—even briefly—what remains is an empty, formless, peaceful stillness. This stillness is not achieved; it is uncovered when the mind’s commentary falls silent. Instead of analysing who thinks, who desires, or who awakens, the simplest instruction is also the most direct: summa iru—just be quiet. All disturbance is imagination. Stepping out of that imagination reveals the Source that was never touched by it.