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Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi
There may be any number of theories of creation. All of them extend
outwardly. There will be no limit to them because time and space are
unlimited. They are however only in the mind. See the mind; time
and space are transcended and the Self is realised.
Creation is explained scientifically or logically to one’s own
satisfaction. But is there any finality about it? Such explanations are
called krama srishti (gradual creation).
On the other hand, drishti srishti (simultaneous or sudden creation)
is yugapad srishti. Without the seer there are no objects seen. Find
the seer and the creation is comprised in him. Why look outward and
go on explaining the phenomena which are endless?
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With regard to presents to Sri Bhagavan, He observed: Why do they
bring presents? Do I want them? Even if I refuse they thrust presents
on me. What for? If I accept them I must yield to their wishes. It is
like giving a bait to catch the fish. Is the angler anxious to feed the
fish? No, he is anxious to feed on the fish.
Swami Lokesananda, a sannyasi: What is meant by jnana and vijnana?
M.: These words may mean differently according to the context.
Jnana = samanya jnana or Pure consciousness. Vijnana = Visesha
jnana. Visesha may be (1) worldly (relative knowledge); and (2)
transcendental (Self-Realisation).
Mind is necessary for visesha; it modifies the purity of absolute
consciousness. So vijnana represents intellect and the sheath
composing it, i.e., relative knowledge. In that case jnana is common
(samanya) running through vijnana samjnana, prajnana, ajnana,
mati, dhirti - different modes of knowledge (vide: Aitareyopanishad,
Chapter 3) or jnana is paroksha (hearsay) and vijnana is aparokska
(direct perception) as in jnana vijnana triptatma, one perfectly
content with jnana and vijnana.
D.: What is the relation between Brahman and Isvara?
M.: Brahman is called Isvara in relation to the world.
D.: Is it possible to speak to Isvara as Sri Ramakrishna did?
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