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The Art Of Observation: By Dr. Raju

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Self-inquiry is to reflect whatsoever is passing by in the inner consciousness.

Consciousness reflects diamonds or pebbles equally. By its very nature it won’t choose that which is reflected.

Ego is the consummation of all past experiences. So if we observe through the observer there is the perpetuation of the past. Nothing new can be observed with such a type of observation.

Self-inquiry is not a process of “doing”.It is a process of conscious observation without the interference of the “doer”. In such a type of observation even “doer” is an object of observation. Continue reading →

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Ramana: The Essential Teachings

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SRI RAMANA MAHARSHI ON THE ESSENCE OF NON-DUALITY

Discern at every step that I am whatever is beginningless, conscious, unborn, primal, resident in the Heart-cavity, unsullied, and transcending the world, whatever is pure, peerless, desireless, beyond sight or other perceptions or even mental apprehension. Continue reading →

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Keep The Essential Focus: By Dr. Harsh K. Luthar

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Bhagavan Ramana

Sri Ramana used to say that there are so many scriptures, it is hard to read them all.  Bhagavan’s view was that once an aspirant understands the essence of the pure teaching of self-inquiry, practice becomes the most critical factor on the path.

I should add that the commentaries on the scriptures are endless as well! Continue reading →

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Bhagavan Ramana Explains the Four Paths

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Given Below Bhagavan Ramana explains the paths for spiritual growth. These include the paths of Jnana (Self-Inquiry), Yoga (breath control) , Bhakti (devotion), and Karma (selfless actions). Note that Bhagavan starts with Inquiry first and then suggests the other paths for those who find inquiry difficult. Continue reading →

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Is Heart the Seat of the Self? By Dr. Harsh K. Luthar

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Dear Harsha,

What is the authority on which Ramana Maharshi says that the Heart is the seat of the Self or that is where the Self is realized. Sri Ramana also says at times that the Self is not physical and beyond the body. It seems like a contradiction. If the Self is the Universal Self and is everywhere, how can it be found in a physical location in the human body. This point is not clear to me. Why do we even need to talk about the Heart? Is it just not another concept that causes confusion.

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Meditation and Self-Inquiry – Part 1 on Youtube

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Dear Friends,

Yesterday,  I uploaded a short video on youtube on Meditation and Self-Inquiry. Part 1 is visible now and you can access it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijNldueFYsM

Your feedback is most welcome as I try to enhance my learning and become more current with the use of the new social networking technologies.

Thank you and Namaste

Harsh K. Luthar

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Detachment in Yoga and Advaita: By Dr. Harsh K. Luthar

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D.: How to get over the cycle of births and deaths?
M.: Learn what it means.
D.: Should I not leave my wife and family?
M.: How do they harm you? First find out who you are.
D.: Should not one give up wife, wealth, home?
M.: Learn first what samsara is. Is all that samsara? Have there not been men living among them and getting realisation?

(From ‘Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi’ 31)

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In Yoga, the idea of detaching oneself from the world of senses and sense impressions is deeply embedded. Patanjali’s yoga Sutras specifically mention the various steps in reaching Enlightenment including Pratyahara. Pratyahara means to withdraw the senses from the outer world. Continue reading →

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Sage of Arunachala Sri Ramana Maharshi: By Dr. Harsh K. Luthar

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Over a period of more than half a century, some of the greatest yogis and sages of India and even a few Shankracharyas had the good fortune to visit the Sage of Arunachala, also known as Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi. The list of luminaries who sought Bhagavan’s grace over a period of 53 years would be too long to recite in this short piece. Continue reading →

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Papaji (H.W.L. Poonja): by Lisa Carneal

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A friend asked me whom this Papaji is that I speak of so often. So here’s an attempt to express That in words: Continue reading →

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Essential Teachings of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi

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In the following extract from Gems from Bhagavan, we are reminded of the essence of Bhagavan Ramana’s teaching and inspired to realize the True Self. Continue reading →