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Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi
29th September, 1936
There was again a reference to the same subject when Maharshi was
alone. The villifier seems to be getting into hot water on account of his
inconsiderate action. When it was mentioned, Maharshi seemed to be
concerned for the man’s safety, and He said with obvious sympathy:
“Even if allowed to have his own way for earning money, the man
gets into trouble. If he availed himself of our indulgence and acted
sensibly, he could have got on well. But what can we do?”
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An aristocratic lady looking very intelligent, though pensive, asked:
“We had heard of you, Maharajji, as the kindest and noblest soul. We
had long desired to have your darsan. I came here once before, on
the 14th of last month, but could not remain in your holy presence as
long as I wished. Being a woman and also young, I could not stand
the people around, and so broke away hurriedly after asking one or
two simple questions. There are no holy men like you in our part of
the country. I am happy as I have everything I want. But I do not have
that peace of mind which brings happiness. I now come here seeking
your blessing so that I may gain it.”
M.: Bhakti fulfils your desire.
D.: I want to know how I can gain that peace of mind. Kindly be
pleased to advise me.
M.: Yes - devotion and surrender.
D.: Am I worthy of being a devotee?
M.: Everyone can be a devotee. Spiritual fare is common to all and never
denied to anyone - be the person old or young, male or female.
D.: That is exactly what I am anxious to know. I am young and a
grihini (housewife). There are duties of grihastha dharma (the
household). Is devotion consistent with such a position?
M.: Certainly. What are you? You are not the body. You are Pure
Consciousness. Grihastha dharma and the world are only
phenomena appearing on that Pure Consciousness. It remains
unaffected. What prevents you from being your own Self?
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