Turn Away

Disciple:

Though false, how can the persistent appearance of non-being - insentience - misery in the fullness of Being-Consciousness-Bliss be wiped away?

Master:

Though the reflection in the water appears head downwards and tremulous, yet when the figure on the ground is considered, which remains upright and steady, that worthless image is only unreal. Knowledge is the cause, and objects the effects. It is fruitless to discuss how the phantoms of names and forms came into being and how they will vanish. Worthy son! not caring how this long-drawn out dream of the world came into being or how it is withdrawn, only remain aware as the Consciousness-Self which is all embracing. To the degree that you turn away from attachments to the unreal, your inner vision of Reality develops. If, by a steady practice of this kind, the mind comes under control and becomes aware as Consciousness-Self, you can abide as the ocean of Bliss though living in the bitter body.

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Let the world bother about its reality or falsehood. Find out first about your own reality. Then all things will become clear.  - Sri Ramana Maharshi