"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

Monday, March 18, 2013

Tripura Rahasya

Lord Dattatreya said,

  • Having learnt from his wise wife, the true significance of Tripura, who is Pure Intelligence and God in truth, and also the technique of Tripura's worship from competent teachers as prompted by divine grace, Hemachuda gained peace of mind and took to worship with intense devotion.
  • The Supreme Mother's grace descended on him, and he became totally indifferent to pleasure because his mind was entirely absorbed in the practical investigation of the Truth.
  • Parasurama! Countless aids will not give emancipation if an earnest search for Truth is not made.
  • Once more Hemachuda sought his wife (Hemalekha) alone, his mind absorbed in the quest of Truth.

Hemachuda said,
  • Dear, I can no longer be deceived by you. I am convinced of your strength and that nothing can affect your inherent happiness. You are a Sage and unperturbed. You know this world and beyond. I am here to ask your advice. Explain to me that tale you once related to me as the story of your life. 
  • Who is your mother? Who is your friend? Who is her husband? Who are her sons? Tell me, what relationship have all these people to me?
  • I do not clearly understand it. I no longer think it is a lie. I am sure you told me a parable which is full of significance.
PS: To read Hemalekha's story, please click on "Tripura Rahasya" and read the posts between December 6, 2012 and January 4, 2013.

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