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Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi
He wants to go to the peak of the hill and desires Sri Bhagavan to
accompany him. Sri Bhagavan might go up as high as is convenient
for him and then wait for him to finish the climb - and catch him at
an appointed spot on the hill. Sri Bhagavan smiled and asked him if
he had heard of the experience of Dr. Beasly.
Dr. Hand: He is my friend. He has told me everything - wonderful!
I am older than you, Maharshi. But do not give me up as a back
number. I can climb up the hill as a boy would. When did you go
to the peak last?
M.: About eleven years before. What did Dr. Beasly say?
D.: It is in strict confidence. I shall tell you everything if you are left
alone with me.
Maharshi simply smiled.
D.: Maharshi! Are you conscious of a brotherhood of invisible rishis?
M.: If invisible, how to see them?
D.: In consciousness.
M.: There is nothing external in consciousness.
D.: Is there not the individuality? I fear to lose my individual being.
Is there not in consciousness the consciousness of being human?
M.: Why fear to lose individuality? What is your state in dreamless
sleep? Are you conscious of your individuality then?
D.: It is possible.
M.: But what is your experience? If individuality be there, would it
be deep sleep?
D.: That depends on the interpretation. What does Maharshi say?
M.: Maharshi cannot speak for your experience. He does not force
anything down your throat.
D.: I know. That is why I like Him and His teachings so much.
M.: Do you not really prepare your bed and are you not anxious to
lose your individuality in deep sleep? Why fear it?
D.: What is the nirvana of Buddha?
M.: Loss of individuality.
D.: I dread that loss. Can there not be human consciousness in nirvana?
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