Guest guest Posted March 6, 2004 Report Share Posted March 6, 2004 Self-realization is a state to 'Be' rather than become. When there is cessation of thoughts and mental activity, the experience of the Self shines forth. So long as thoughts are there, the Self remains covered by them. Thoughts are like bubbles upon the surface of the sea (Self). They are pre-dispositions accumulated through innumberable former births in the chitta (mind). Their annihilation must be the aim. If you have to go to the terrace of your house, you do not reach it by a jump. You have to use a ladder and climb step by step till you reach. Self-realization is not a state which you can jump to. You have to work for it slowly and steadily. Whatever spiritual path, you are given to, the most important aspect of your saadhana (practice) has to be towards emptying your mind from thoughts.Once this is accomplished, you will 'Be' - the Self within you will be self-luminous and that is your essential nature. ********** Jai Guru Datta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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