The three golden keys, to open the door of 'Self-Realization'-I. Absolute freedom from the movement of 'BECOMING' and abidance in our own 'BEING', are essential requirements for 'Self--Realization'

The three golden keys, to open the door of 'Self-Realization'

I. Absolute freedom from the movement of 'BECOMING' and abidance in our own 'BEING', are essential requirements for 'Self--Realization'. Even if we carry our luggage on our shoulders, inside a train, the train can not get relief from our luggage. Similarly we can not reach our destination faster, by running inside a train. Thus the the whole manifest universe is functioning, under an irrevocable divine will. This understanding leads us, towards absolute self-surrender and ensuing 'SAHAJA SAMADHI'.

II. Freedom from the clutches of the three fold, desire-prompted actions are necessary, for 'SELF-REALIZATION' and 'SAHAJA SAMADHI', They are,
1. The desire-prompted actions, already committed, culminating in their fruition there of (Prarabdha karma ).
2. The desire-prompted actions, already begun , but not yet completed. (Sanchitha karma).
3. The desire-prompted actions, yet to begin ( Aganthuka karma). Again 'SELF SURRENDER' brings about that, resulting in 'SAHAJA SAMADHI'.

III. The art of performing aforesaid three fold actions, remaining in 'ZERO-STATION' (sahaja samadhi), available for everybody. This 'zero-station' is the omnipresent, omnipotent , all-pervading reality of 'truth-consciousness and bliss -eternal, pure, enlightened
and liberated. Again 'Self-awareness', 'self-realization', and 'self-surrender', are the pathless paths, leading towards the pathless land of 'Sahaja Samadhi'.
Friends!
We shall deserve and own it.

~SWAATHMAARAAMAN

The quintessence of ‘KRIYA YOGA’ as delivered by ‘Lord Sree Rama’ to ‘Lakshmana’ - ‘Kriya yoga’ is meant for the seekers of ‘Atma vidya’ or ‘Brahma vidya’, to bring about ‘Self-surrender’, ‘Self-realization’ and ‘Sahaja samadhi’.

The quintessence of ‘KRIYA YOGA’ as delivered by ‘Lord Sree Rama’ to ‘Lakshmana’

‘Kriya yoga’ is meant for the seekers of ‘Atma vidya’ or ‘Brahma vidya’, to bring about ‘Self-surrender’, ‘Self-realization’ and ‘Sahaja samadhi’. The ‘GOD’ is immanent , everywhere and in everything, without name and form, as one`s own ‘SELF’ ( Truth- Being- Existence-Consciousness and Bliss). Since there is difficulty in comprehending, such an omnipresent and omnipotent reality, We superimpose those divine attributes to an imaginary ‘IDOL’, as our beloved ‘DEVATHA’( ISHTA-DEVATHA), and start worshiping that with, Pooja, abhisheka and nivedya.

Water, flowers, incense, incandescence and smoke are used for the five fold ritualistic adoration of the ‘Devatha’; finally one`s own self is surrendered as ‘ATHMA-NIVEDANA’. Then one becomes ‘GOD’ himself. Imagination, action and experience are, the three fold ignorance of everybody in this phenomenal world. The worldly experiences can be, good, bad, happy or sorrowful, according to the nature of actions, good, bad or mixed. Thus our actions are dependent on our imaginations and the imaginations are in turn dependent on names and forms, again dependent on the five fundamental elements, ether, air, water, fire and earth.

In pooja, water represents the element of water, incense-earth, incandescence-fire, the flower-ether and smoke-air. Thus in pooja we are retracing, our original experience of the phenomenal world, to the source of our ‘BEING’. The burning of camphor at the end indicates, sublimation of our ‘EGO’, finally resulting in ‘ATHMA-NIVEDANA’, Self-surrender, self-realization and sahaja Samadhi.

Thus POOJA is nothing but, dissolution of the phenomenal world of five elements ( ether, air , water, fire and earth ), in the omnipresent , omnipotent, truth, consciousness and bliss; casting away ‘self- ignorance’ and bringing about ‘self awareness’, resulting in ‘Self-realization’ and ‘Sahaja Samadhi’.

‘Tapas’ (performing one`s own duties, without taking care of the results), ‘Swadhyaya’ (Learning and assimilating, scriptural wisdom) and ‘Easwara Pranidhana’ (self-surrender) are the three limbs of ‘KRIYA YOGA’.

~SWAATHMAARAAMAN

*Devyupanishad*- Sridevi answered thus, "I am indeed the supreme Parabrahman (my form is the same as that of Brahman). I emanate this world, composed of Prakriti and Purusha. I am the Shoonya (nothingness) and beyond the Shoonya. This world is both `Sat' (existent or true) as well as `Asat' (non-existent or false). I am both `Ananda' (bliss) and `Anananda' (misery). I am both `Vijnana' (science or right knowledge) as well as `Avijnana' (ignorance). I am the one who is recognized as Brahman and also as not Brahman or I am the Brahman that everyone should know and also the illusion. I am both Panchikrita as well as Apanchikrita Mahabhoota (I am of the form of all the elementals like air, water etc. as well as non-elementals), I am the entire visible world!"

For the seekers of 'Self-Realization' and 'Sahaja Samadhi'

*Devyupanishad*

Sri Devi Atharva Shirsha, also called 'Devyupanishad', is a part of Atharvana Veda. Here is a brief translation of this great Upanishad.

"OM, all the Devas (celestials) approached Sridevi and asked her politely, "Great goddess (Mahadevi)! Who are you? What is your actual form?"

Sridevi answered thus, "I am indeed the supreme Parabrahman (my form is the same as that of Brahman). I emanate this world, composed of Prakriti and Purusha. I am the Shoonya (nothingness) and beyond the Shoonya. This world is both `Sat' (existent or true) as well as `Asat' (non-existent or false). I am both `Ananda' (bliss) and `Anananda' (misery). I am both `Vijnana' (science or right knowledge) as well as `Avijnana' (ignorance). I am the one who is recognized as Brahman and also as not Brahman or I am the Brahman that everyone should know and also the illusion. I am both Panchikrita as well as Apanchikrita Mahabhoota (I am of the form of all the elementals like air, water etc. as well as non-elementals), I am the entire visible world!"

In this way, Sridevi is describing her incomprehensible form in order to destroy the ignorance of her devotees (Devas), who are Mumukshus (have a desire to know her original form). One has to understand that if anything exists, its `her'. There is nothing that is existent other than Sridevi. She is the only ultimate truth.

"I wander in the form of Rudras and Vasus (a class of deities who are eight in number). I also roam in the form of Adityas and Vishwe Devas. I nurture (protect) Mitra, Varuna, Indra, Agni and Ashwini Devas. I hold Devas like Soma, Tvashta, Poosha and Bhaga in me (i.e. I appear in their form or they reside in me). I bear within myself, Brahma, Prajapati and Mahavishnu (whose gigantic feet transverse the three worlds)".

"I grant the sacred Havis to the Devas. I grant immense wealth (the greatest wealth being Sridevi herself!) to Yajamana (the one who performs Yagna and generates Soma Rasa thereby). I am the supreme Ishwari of this entire creation; I am the great Parabrahman, who grants wealth and prosperity to Upasakas. I am the chief (most important) among the Devas, who are eligible for accepting Havis in Yajnas. I am of the form of atman and from me are created the skies. My residence is in the intellect that recognizes the Self as Atman (Paramatman) (i.e. my place is in the intellect that is enlightened with the light of Atman). A person who understands this shall acquire divine wealth".

Sridevi here mentions the importance of Vedic Yagnas in achieving Moksha. She also describes that she is the one who grants Havis to the Devas and she is the one who receives it in the form of various Devas. She is the Yajamana as well as the Yagna. She also confers wealth and prosperity as well as Moksha to those who understand her form as being non-different from oneself i.e. as one's own Atman or as the Paramatman. Also here, `Paramanu Vada' is completely rejected. It is Sridevi who is the nucleus of the entire cosmos. She is also the nucleus in every minute cell. It is this Parabrahman who is in charge of the Paramanu.

Having understood Sridevi as their own self, as being non-different from the entire universe, as the sole existing entity, as the only truth, the Devas now pray: "O goddess, o great goddess! O auspicious Devi, o primordial nature, o granter of auspicious boons, we bow down to you repeatedly and regularly. Having a fire-like golden luster, Sridevi is shining due to austerities (here `Tapas' should be read to mean Jnana or knowledge). She has extraordinary brilliance. Every one bows down to this great goddess Durga for obtaining the fruits of the actions they have performed. Let us all seek refuge in Sri Durga Parameshwari, who destroys great demons".

Here, the Sruti refutes the claim of Mimamsa. It has to be understood that it is Sridevi or Brahman, who grants fruits for the actions or Yajnas performed. There is nothing called `Adrishta' that automatically assigns fruits for every mechanical action performed. Also, Sridevi is indicated here to be the very embodiment of Jnana. What she gives as a result to the actions performed? Herself and she is Brahma Vidya or Brahma Jnana. Thus, the purpose of every karma is obtaining Jnana – of the self, of Sridevi.

"Devas (i.e. Prana Vayu) created Vaikhari (audible speech) and living beings communicate through this Vaikhari. May that great goddess who resides in all beings as the power of speech, who is like the wish-fulfilling cow Kamadhenu, who grants bliss, who grants nutrition and strength through food and who is of the form of divine Paraa speech (which is subtle and beyond Vaikhari) come to us, pleased with our prayers".

"Let us bow down to Kalaratri (who is the destroyer of even Kala – Yama i.e. who is beyond the limitation of time), to the great goddess, who is praised by Brahma (i.e. the Vedas), who is the power of Vishnu and who is the mother of Skanda or Kartikeya (i.e. symbolizes Shiva-Shakti undifferentiated form), who is Saraswati – Brahma's creative power, who is Aditi, the mother of all Devas, who took birth as Dakshayani – Daksha's daughter, who is sanctifying and who grants auspicious boons".

"We meditate and invoke the great Mahalakshmi, who is the personification of all Shaktis, so that she may lead us to Jnana and Dhyana".

"O Daksha! From your daughter Aditi, the deathless Devas, who grant auspicious boons, originated".

Now the highly secretive Srividya Panchadashi Mahamantra is illustrated. I shall omit this since this has to be learnt from a guru.

"This great Vidya, which fulfills the desires of all beings, is the primary or the primordial Vidya of Sri Parashakti. This Vidya indeed is the Shakti of Parabrahman or atman (i.e. it is nothing but Brahma Vidya). It charms the entire universe with its brilliance. This great Sri Mahavidya pertains to Sri Lalita Mahatripurasundari who shines with noose, goad, bow and arrows in her hands. This Vidya indeed is the Veda. One who knows and understands this shall escape misery (of duality and ignorance)".

In this way, the Upanishad first gives out the Rahasya mantra in a code and then describes that this Vidya pertains to Sri Parashakti, who is none but the supreme formless Parabrahman. However, for the less advanced aspirant, it also gives out the Saguna meditation form describing the Lalita or Mahatripurasundari aspect of Sri Parashakti - Parabrahman. It is also declared that this Vidya is the essence of all the Vedas. One, who understands this, will become the knower of 'Brahma Vidya' and shall thus escape from all bondages and attain liberation. Great scholars have also traced the meaning of this great Mahamantra in this Upanishad. It can be briefly summarized as follows:

"Mahatripurasundari is Shiva-Shakti Abheda Roopini (Shiva-Shakti one, without any difference), the congregation of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, the aggregation of Lakshmi, Saraswati and Gauri, she is approachable through Shuddha, Ashuddha and Mishra (pure, impure and a mixture of the two) Upasanas (depending on the eligibility and capacity of the Sadhaka), she is 'Nirvikalpa Jnana Swaroopini' (Sridevi is pure consciousness) and is the essence of all Tatvas".

"O mother, we bow down to you, please protect us on all sides, in all ways. This great goddess appears as eight Vasus. She herself is the eleven Rudras, twelve Adityas, Vishwe Devas – both eligible for drinking Soma and otherwise too (i.e. she is in the form of Devas both eligible and ineligible for accepting Havis), Yatudhanas (a demon like race), Rakshas, Pishachas, Yakshas and Siddhas. She is of the form of Satva-rajas-Tamas, she is Brahma-Vishnu and Rudra, and she is Prajapati, Indra and Manu. She is the planets and stars. She indeed is Kalaa, kaashtaa and other units of time (i.e. she is time). we bow to this Mahadevi who is eternal".

The beauty of this Upanishad is that it establishes in every possible way, the Swaroopa of Sri Parashakti as being non-different from Parabrahman.

"I am Veda as well as anything that is not Veda (I am described by the Vedas, but I am not totally graspable even by the Vedas), I am Vidya as well as Avidya (knowledge as well as ignorance), I am the begginningless Prakriti and anything other than Prakriti (or I am the begginningless Maya as well as anything that is there apart from Maya). Down, above, left, right – every direction is pervaded by me!"

"We salute to her, who is the destroyer of sins, who grants both Bhoga (enjoyment) and Moksha, who is endless or infinite, who is ever victorious, who is pure, refuge of all beings, who grants auspiciousness and who is Brahman (Shiva represents Brahman)."

In the next verse, the Upanishad gives out Devi Pranava Mahamantra. "The Matrika letter `ha' represents Viyat, which means `Sky'. With a combination of `ii' kaara, it becomes `hii'. Viitihotra means Agni and is represented by the letter `ra'. Ardhendu means bindu. Thus, the mantra becomes `Hriim'. This mantra grants all desires. This mantra of single letter is Parabrahman i.e. it is the Akshara form of Brahman. Sages with pure consciousness, dive into the ocean of knowledge and experience supreme bliss by meditating on this Mahamantra".

The letter `ham' denotes Sadashiva Tatva. It is an aggregation of Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma Swaroopas. Thus, Sridevi is of the form of the Iccha – Jnana – Kriya triad. Also, since Sadashiva Tatva hints at Shiva – Shakti Samarasya, she is `Shiva- Shakti- one'. Letter `Ra' denotes `SphuraNa'. Thus, by the knowledge of Shiva – Shakti Aikya (i.e. the unity of Jiva and Parabrahman), the Chaitanya Shakti of Sridevi or Sri Kameshwara flows.

An alternate explanation would be: by understanding Shiva – Shakti Aikya (i.e. the unity of Jiva and Parabrahman), one burns or dissolves all Tatvas (i.e. gets rid of Satva, Rajas and Tamas). Then what? Next is `ii' – the Kamakala Akshara. It represents bliss. However, with Bindu, it becomes `iiM' and denotes Sat – chit – ananda. The letter has the same meaning as `Tat – Tvam – Asi'. Thus, by meditating on this Bija, one attains Sridevi who is Shiva – Shakti –one and who is of the form of sat – chit – ananda. Now, these are the Lakshanas of Parabrahman right! Thus, this mantra is also Brahma Vachaka at the same time. It is a pity people look down upon this Bija as `Tantrika Pranava'. Where `Aum' denotes the same Parabrahma Tatva, it speaks of Nishchala, Nirakara, Nirguna Tatva. Hrim also denotes the chit aspect of the same Parabrahma Tatva, with an added notion of `SphuraNa'.

Now, there is the uddhAra of navArNa Mahamantra.

"Vak is `Aim', Maya is `Hrim' and Brahmasuu (originated from Brahma i.e. Manmatha) is `Klim'. Then there is the sixth consonant (shashtham) along with `Vaktra' i.e. with `aa' kaara. Thus we get `chaa'. Surya is `ma'. `Avaama' is right and `Karna' is ear. Thus, the Nyasa letter for the right ear i.e. `u' with bindu is obtained. Together, it becomes `mu' with a bindu. The third letter from `Ta' is `Da' and along with Narayana (i.e. `aa') it becomes `Daa'. Vayu Bija is `Ya' and adharayuk (lower-lip, represented by `ai') together form `yai'. Add the word `Vicche' to these letters at the end. This nine-lettered Mahamantra grants extreme bliss to Sadhakas and also grants Brahma Sayujya".

The meaning of this mantra is as follows: O great mother Chamunda Durga, who is of the form of chit (Mahasaraswati), sat (Mahalakshmi) and Ananda (Mahakali), we meditate on you for obtaining Brahmavidya. Please sever the knots (Rajju Granthi) of Avidya and liberate us from duality. This Mahamantra thus, is also Brahma Vachaka. Next, the Saguna meditation of the mantra is illustrated.

"I bow down to Sridevi, who is seated in `Hrit Kamala' (heart lotus), who is bright like the rising sun, who is holding Pasha and Ankusha in her hands, who has a serene-beautiful form, who is three-eyed, who is wearing red garments and who grants all desires of her devotees. O mother, I salute to you, the great goddess, who destroys fear (the greatest fear being Bhava Bhaya), who removes the greatest of difficulties and who is the very personification of KaruNaa".

It is to be noted that the Dhyana here is actually of `Tripurasundari'. Thus, the claim that Sri Lalita Mahatripurasundari is the essence of seven crore mantras is supported even in the Sruti!

"Her form is unknown even to Brahma and the other Devas. Hence she is called `Ajneya' (impossible to be known as `this' or `that'). She is called `Ananta' because she is without any end. Since no one can see or identify her Lakshya (goal or gaze), she is `Alakshya'. No one knows of her birth and hence she is `Aja' – without birth i.e. begginningless. Since she exists everywhere, she is `Eka' – the one. But she is also the entire universe with its infinite forms of creation; thus she is also `Aneka' – many"

Here again, the 'Brahma swaroopa' of Parameshwari is illustrated.

"I bow down to Sridevi who is present in all mantras as `Matrika' (i.e. the letters of the alphabet are her form and hence also the mantras which originate from these root letters), who is the meaning of every word (Shiva represents `Shabda' or word and Shakti its `Artha' or meaning. These two do not have a separate existence and this Avinabhava Sambandha is what is expressed here) and who is `Chinmayaateeta' (Jnana is through chit and Sridevi is even beyond chit (chit here should be taken to mean `Manas' or `Buddhi' i.e. mind or intellect. Sridevi represents the knowledge of Brahman, which cannot be grasped by mind or intellect. Also, she is above the planes of Manomaya and other Koshas). She is the silent witness of even Shoonya or `nothing'. It is this great goddess who is called Sri Durga and there is nothing existing beyond her (or she has no second)".

All these are again descriptions of the Vedanta Brahman. She is to be understood as the very Parabrahman or chit Parashakti. One of the many Pramanas could be her description as `silent witness'. This also speaks of `Kriya Shoonyata' of goddess. This is the concept of Brahman as accepted by Advaitins. This Upanishad beautifully expresses the same concept. Also, since she is the witness to `nothing' (which existed before everything and which shall exist after everything), she is the Anaadi Paramatman.

"Scared of the Samsara (duality), I salute to that Durga, who destroys the evil (durachara means anything that is unacceptable to Sruti and Smriti) and who takes us across the ocean of Samsara".

"One who studies (shravaNa, manana, dhyana and Sankirtana – listen, understand its meaning, contemplate on its purport and then chant the hymn) this Upanishad obtains the merit of chanting five other (Ganesha, Vishnu, Shiva etc.) Atharvopanishads. One who performs actions like worship, Pratimaa Sthaapana (installing an idol for ritualistic worship) without knowing this Upanishad will not get Siddhi even after chanting his a hundred lakh times! The Purashcharana prescribed for this hymn is 108. By chanting this hymn (after the Purashcharana. all the fruits described hereafter require purashcharana) ten times, one gets rid of all sins. By Sridevi's grace, one escapes from the greatest of difficulties. By chanting this hymn in the evening, one gets rid of the sins committed during the day. By chanting this hymn in the morning, one gets rid of the sins committed during the previous night. By using this hymn in the morning and evening (everyday) one becomes free from all sins. By chanting this during the Turiya Sandhya (midnight when Turiya meets Turiyatita), one gets Vak Siddhi. By chanting this hymn, Devata Saanidhya (presence of divinity) is accomplished in a new idol. By chanting this mantra during Bhaumashwini yoga (this could mean on a Tuesday with Ashwini Nakshatra or more appropriately during Amrita Siddhi Yoga), one escapes from the great death (untimely as well as timely!). In this way this Upanishad is Avidya Nashini and Brahma Pratipadini".

JagadambaarpaNamastu!

*KULARNAVA TANTRA* -By (ARTHUR AVALON)-The Esoteric Pancha 'MA' kara- 'Self-Realization',- ' Sahaja Samadhi' and 'Liberation-in-Life'. Worship of 'DIVINE MOTHER', using 'PANCHA-MA-KARA' is not meant for 'INDULGENCE', but for 'TRANSCENDENCE'.

The Esoteric Pancha 'MA' kara ( ‘MADYAM’-ALCOHOL,’ MAMSAM’-MEAT, 'MATSYAM’-FISH, ‘MUDRA’-GESTURE, and ‘MYTHUNAM’- SEXUAL UNION ); 'Self-Realization', ' Sahaja Samadhi' and 'Liberation-in-Life'.

*KULARNAVA TANTRA*

(ARTHUR AVALON)

The fifth Chapter treats of the greatness of Kula. It contains a description of the Kaula substances; the making of wine; the variouskinds of wine; its use as 'Chitta-shodhana-sadhana' so that the mind may become 'Bramagah'.

V 48 enumerates the fundamental doctrines of this school that "success is attained by those very things which lead to fall" (Yaireva pata-nang dravyaih siddhistaireva chodita). V 50 refers to animal sacrifice: and vv 67, 68 to the necessity of wine and meat in the various forms of worship including the Buddha. V 90 Says"As soma has been ordained a Brahmana should drink;" which other Tantras are said to deny. If this however be done in the ordinary animal way even a Vira will go to Hell (v. 93).


'Nectar drinking' is the union of Kundalini Shakti with the Moon chit (Chichchandra)-                'SELF-UNFOLDMENT' . Others are but wine drinkers (vv. 107-108).

The true 'Meat eater' is he who has merged his Chitta in the Supreme- ( MERGER of 'MICROCOSM'( Individual consciousness or 'PINDANDA' ) in 'MACROCOSM' ( Cosmic consciousness or 'BRAHMANDA' )(v. 109).


He who controls his senses- by 'VIVEKA' (discrimination), 'VAIRAGYA' (dispassion), the 'Shatsampatti' or the aggregate of six virtues (namely, ‘SAMA’, DAMA, 'TITIKSHA', ‘UPARATHI’, ‘SHRADDHA’ and 'SAMADHANAM)', and 'MUMUKSHUTVAM'- desire for liberation ) and unites them with Atma is a 'Fish-eater'.
The rest do but kill animals (v. 110).

‘MUDRA’ (Spiritual gestures like 'CHIN MUDRA) denotes the 'wholeness' of 'BRAHMAVIDYA' which brings about 'Self-Realization' by uninterrupted practice of 'Pure Awareness', casting away the dichotomous thought constructs of the mind , resulting in attainment of 'NON DUAL' 'BRAHMAN or 'SELF'(TRUTH-CONSCIOUSNESS and BLISS).


True sexual union is the union of Para Shakti that is 'Kundalini' with 'Atma' ( MERGER of the 'STATIC - SIVA' and the 'DYNAMIC-'SAKTHI' aspects of one`s own consciousness ) ; others do but have carnal connection with women (vv 111,).

Thus the worship of 'DIVINE MOTHER', using 'PANCHA-MA-KARA' is not at all meant for 'INDULGENCE', but for 'TRANSCENDENCE'.

-SWAATHMAARAAMAN.

*WORDS OF WISDOM*- Brahman is absolute existence and pure consciousness. It is infinite, pure, supreme, self-luminous, of the nature of eternal bliss, non-different from the indwelling self, and without parts. It is the only reality.

*WORDS OF WISDOM*

The unreal (mithya) nature of the universe-

Brahman is absolute existence and pure consciousness. It is infinite, pure, supreme, self-luminous, of the nature of eternal bliss, non-different from the indwelling self, and without parts.

It is the only reality. The universe which is superimposed on it is not different from it, just as the illusory snake is not different from the rope on which it appears. A pot made of clay is not different from the clay. There is no separate entity as pot apart from clay. The pot is only a name given to clay in a particular shape. When the same clay is given another shape it is given the name ‘plate’. So what really exists is only clay, and names such as pot are imaginary. The Chandogya upanishad, says, “All modification (of clay) is nothing but name based on words; the clay alone is real”. Similarly everything that is the effect of Brahman is nothing but Brahman. The appearance of the universe as an entity separate from Brahman is due only to delusion caused by nescience. The Mundaka upanishad declares that this universe is nothing but the supreme Brahman. If the universe were real, the statement in the srutis that Brahman is infinite would become invalid, the Vedas would lose their authority and Isvara’s words would become untrue. Such a result is not acceptable. If the world is real it should appear in dreamless sleep also. As it is not at all perceived in dreamless sleep, it is unreal like objects seen in dream. Therefore it is clear that the universe does not exist apart from Brahman.

Therefore the supreme Brahman is the only reality. It is pure consciousness, without beginning or end, and devoid of any activity. It is pure eternal bliss. It is free from all differences brought about by Maya. It is eternal, unchanging, pure, beyond the faculty of reasoning, formless, subtle, and self-effulgent. It is beyond the trichotomy of knower, knowledge and known. It is beyond mind and speech.

VIVEKACHOODAMANI

'Meditation' on the 'Meditator' is the ultimate in 'Meditation' and that should be 'BY YOU' - 'OF YOU' and 'WITH IN YOU'. ~Swaathmaaraaman

*POINTS TO PONDER*

This primary concept is the knowledge ‘I am’, it is the mother of
all other concepts. In order to get that satisfaction, you must find
the source of this primary concept ‘I am’. You should give
attention to the knowledge ‘I am’ and meditate on that itself.
Knowledge is to be got hold of knowledge only. This will produce
the seed, which, through this process of meditation, slowly grows
into a big tree, and that itself will give you all the knowledge. It
will not be necessary for you to ask anyone what is what.

NISARGADATTA MAHARAJ

'Self-Realization' is nothing but shifting our attention from 'DEHOHAM' (I am the body) to 'BRAHMOHAM'(I am pure consciousness); resulting in 'Sahaja-Samadhi' (Peace-Inherent) and 'Liberation-in-Life'. `Swaathmaaraaman`

*WORDS OF WISDOM*

Even though the reality of the Self has been explained in many ways, the truth of it remains unspoken because it can only be known by directly experiencing it. Those who seek liberation are prevented from having this direct experience by their minds which hold onto the deeply-rooted conviction 'I am the body / mind'.

~RAMANA MAHARSHI