Ramana Gita Study Ch 14 V.11&12

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RamanaMaharshi, Alan Jacobs

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Ramana Gita Chapter 14 Translation of Prof.Swaminathan and

Visvanatha Swami

 

11.Oh best of men,these two Siddhis of the body may come about in a

short time through Divine

Grace.

 

12.Difference in siddhis does not mean any difference in Mukti.

One who abides in the Self is a Mukta whether with or without the

body .

 

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Ramana Gita [Translation and Commentary by AR Natarajan]

Chapter 14 `Jivan Mukti'

 

V11

These two powers of the body may come about even in a short time by

the Grace of God.

 

Commentary

The first point made is that the two powers referred to in the

earlier two verses pertain to the body. The body becomes intangible

or invisible. Ordinarily, like any other karmic factor, the power

would come about when the time is ripe for it. However it could be

quickened by the operation of divine grace. The question would arise

as to how the liberated one, whose state is not different from that

of God himself, can in any way benefit from divine grace? The answer

is that these powers pertain to the body. The body continues to be

subject to the laws of karma and grace. Since the powers are

products of karma the Creator's grace could hasten the process.

 

V12

These differences in powers do not mean any difference in

liberation. One who abides in the Self is liberated whether in body

or not.

 

Commentary

Again Ramana makes it appoint to draw attention to the fact that

powers, whatever they may be, have no essential link with the state

of liberation. They pertain to the body. And how can they affect one

who has no attachment to the body? What matters is steady Self-

abidance.

 

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