Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
M: There is no duality between the Guru and the bhakta. In That which IS there is no duality, has never been any duality. The word bhakta means devotion, but in actuality it indicates togetherness, one only, unity.
Q: The flame of devotion lights my way.
M: Who speaks about the flame? When we talk we don't talk about a person, but about that dynamic, manifest flame I AM.
Q: That is not extinguishable.
M: Who says that?
Q: I believe that.
M: Because it is your belief, is it right?
Q: I have no proof.
M: You are running. Who talks about the proof? With your faith, whatever you are worshipping and devoted to, that you will get. The trouble about your spirituality is that you are listening only to that knowledge about Ishwara which is useful to an entity, you are collecting only that knowledge. As a man, an entity, this is a temporary phase of your emotions, or sentiments. No person will be able to conserve his personality or his identity forever. That guiding principle is not a person. Nowadays I don't expound any theme of spirituality. I don't even talk, but still, why the attraction which brings you here? With this I develop my encumbrances. I have nothing to gain in this bargain except these encumbrances.
Do you know the ingredients of that personality? Unless you get to know that fully, you will not go beyond.
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