From Sri Annamalai Swami's Diary Extracts
Q: Is the appearance of the differentiated universe true or untrue?
Ramana Maharshi (M): It depends on how we regard the terms true and untrue. If we look at brahman, there is no universe.
Q: Then why does the universe appear?
M: Appear to whom? The universe does not say 'I am'. Is there any evidence to say that the universe appears? To whom does this universe appear?
Q: To me.
M: Who are you? Find out who you are. Then afterwards tell me if there is a universe.
Q: The state of samadhi has not yet come to me.
M: That state does not come and go. It is our own ever-existing natural state.
Q: Swami, can I take up bhavana (mental attitude) 'I am brahman'?
M: If you assume 'I am brahman' you will receive many blows. Why? Because everything is already brahman. Why should it be assumed? Is it necessary to assume 'I am a man'? If the thought 'I am the body' is there, then it is necessary to assume 'No, I am not that'.
Q: Because I have a wife and children I have many problems. I cannot escape from them.
M: The outer samsara (mundane activities) cannot do anything to do. Only the inner samsara must be given up.
Q: This only lasts for five minutes. Then it gets changed.
M: (After keeping quiet for sometime) This kind of thought must go.
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