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Grace Alone is of Prime Importance | Sadhanai Saram | Sri Sadhu Om | Sri Ramana Maharshi
The following text is taken from the wonderful text Sadhanai Saram (The Essence of Spiritual Practice) written by Sri Sadhu Om. This text not only gives us the essence of Sri Ramana Maharshi’s teaching, but also directs us to the true Vedanta teachings. The notes are written by Sri Sadhu Om himself. Note: Not believing … Continue reading Grace Alone is of Prime Importance | Sadhanai Saram | Sri Sadhu Om | Sri Ramana Maharshi
Grace & Liberation | How the ego can use ‘Grace’ as an ego-preservation strategy
For other articles I have written on the role of Grace in liberation please see here. I have seen that the idea that Liberation is all down to grace is often an ego-preservation strategy and excuse for the mind not to engage with the actual liberating teaching and practice. Great sages like Sri Ramana always … Continue reading Grace & Liberation | How the ego can use ‘Grace’ as an ego-preservation strategy
Except by the Lord’s Grace (Sri Ramana Maharshi | Tips for Self-Enquiry | Guru Vachaka Kovai)
‘Except by the Lord’s Grace, which begins to function when one surrenders oneself completely to His Feet with sincere devotion, It [The Reality] cannot be cognised merely by the skill of the mind of the jiva [the apparently individual person]. So subtle is the reality.’ ~Sri Ramana Maharshi (Guru Vachaka Kovai, Verse 648, translated by … Continue reading Except by the Lord’s Grace (Sri Ramana Maharshi | Tips for Self-Enquiry | Guru Vachaka Kovai)
Grace of God vs Sadhana (practice) for attaining moksha (liberation)
‘It is mainly through enquiry (vichara) that he who is competent achieves knowledge of the Self; circumstance, time, and the grace of the Lord are but aids to the quest.’ ~ Shankara (Vivekachudamani) Tom: Some say that grace of god is required for liberation and so slacken and shy away from their sadhana. Grace of … Continue reading Grace of God vs Sadhana (practice) for attaining moksha (liberation)
God’s grace vs the importance of effort in attaining liberation | Yoga Vasistha | Advaita
“In the scriptures, the importance of effort is really driven home as being very important. This is because, what they don’t want is people to say you are Brahman, you are the absolute so you can do what you like” This video was recorded live during a Satsang meeting with Tom Das and put together … Continue reading God’s grace vs the importance of effort in attaining liberation | Yoga Vasistha | Advaita
The Role of Grace
Ultimately, it is all just due to Grace. Hearing the teaching, being interested in it, meeting a teacher… It is all due to Grace. Just be open and receptive to it.
Divine grace flow ceaselessly
Divine grace flows ceaselessly in silence, when the ego-mind is quiet and inactive. ——- When thoughts quieten, and the identification as being a body-mind is no longer active, that is BEING: waves of bliss-peace-grace emanate from the spiritual heart, all consuming, all healing, all purifying, self-enlightening. ——- When it is deeply realised that true peace … Continue reading Divine grace flow ceaselessly
Grace, light and love are ever-present
Does Jnana (or Self-Enquiry) lead to Bhakti (or Self-Surrender) or the other way round? Sri Ramana Maharshi
Some say that self-enquiry eventually culminates in surrender, and others say the opposite. Which is true? By the way, Self-Enquiry can also be referred to the path of Jnana (Knowledge or Wisdom) and Self-Surrender is also known as the path of Bhakti (love or devotion). Ramana Maharshi has sometimes said it one way, and other … Continue reading Does Jnana (or Self-Enquiry) lead to Bhakti (or Self-Surrender) or the other way round? Sri Ramana Maharshi
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