"The very first step in understanding what this is all about is giving up the concept of an active, volitional 'I' as a separate entity and accepting the passive role of perceiving and functioning as a process." - Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Alternating States

Sri Ramana Maharashi

V. My mind remains clear for two or three days and turns dull for the next two or three days; and so it alternates, What is it due to?

M. It is quite natural; it is the play of brightness (sattva), activity (rajas) and darkness (tamas) alternative. Do not regret tamas; but when sattva comes into play, hold on to it fast and make the best of it.

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