Nama Article 24th May 2007
Source: Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi
Talk 326.
Sri Bhagavan Ramana Maharishi said:
"Everybody complains of the restlessness of the mind. Let the mind be found and then they will know.
True, when a man sits down to meditate thoughts rush up by dozens. The mind is only a bundle of thoughts. The attempt to push through the barrage of thoughts is unsuccessful.
If one can by any means abide in the Self it is good. For those who are unable to do so, chanting or meditation (Japa or dhyana) is prescribed.
It is like giving a piece of chain to an elephant to hold in its trunk. The trunk of the elephant is usually restless. It puts it out in all directions when taken out in the streets of the town. If given a chain to carry the restlessness is checked.
Similarly with the restless mind. If made to engage in japa or dhyana, other thoughts are warded off: and the mind concentrates on a single thought. It thus becomes peaceful. It does not mean that peace is gained without a prolonged struggle. The other thoughts must be fought out."
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Thought for the day: 27th may:
It is said that when we breathe, we take in oxygen and breathe out carbon-di-oxide. This natural phenomenon is so beautiful and is part of Lord's wonderful creation. We cannot truly understand this phenomenon entirely.
Similarly, when we allow the Maha Mantra to get inside either by chanting or by hearing, all the sins accumulated in the past come out. This is also because of the infinite compassion of the Lord.
-- Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji
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