tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345918888953765241.post5907129975333820953..comments2023-10-16T13:06:42.360+01:00Comments on Happiness of Being: The Teachings of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi: How to start practising atma-vichara?Michael Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03460943269122289281noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345918888953765241.post-19206110073785880602019-08-08T21:10:23.656+01:002019-08-08T21:10:23.656+01:00As Bhagavan said, there are no two I'd, I stil...As Bhagavan said, there are no two I'd, I still find the term paying attention to, attend to, look at IAM little ambiguous. It gives a sense for a beginner to look for some I but in essence it is the I that is looking. So in my humble opinion, I could be just being with one's self ConsciousnessPalanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18034312448262280563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345918888953765241.post-11452888633589000482019-08-08T21:07:10.958+01:002019-08-08T21:07:10.958+01:00Oh okay.Oh okay.Palanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18034312448262280563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345918888953765241.post-16097793949067694162019-08-08T21:02:25.320+01:002019-08-08T21:02:25.320+01:00Palani,
what I meant with the "looking part o...Palani,<br />what I meant with the "looking part of the 'I am' " is the thinking 'I' as opposed to the real self 'I am'. anadi-anantahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815024045988099944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345918888953765241.post-77303635906372126182019-08-08T20:13:36.738+01:002019-08-08T20:13:36.738+01:00Sorry if I was not clear. Wanted to understand whe...Sorry if I was not clear. Wanted to understand when you mentioned, "the ego is the "looking" part of the 'I am'."Palanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18034312448262280563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345918888953765241.post-55270781965584947542019-08-08T18:12:08.699+01:002019-08-08T18:12:08.699+01:00Palani,
do you think that ego can therefore only l...Palani,<br />do you think that ego can therefore only looking partly at core "Iam" ?<br />Or could you please formulate your question more precisely ?anadi-anantahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815024045988099944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345918888953765241.post-6842202247731387992019-08-08T16:40:11.799+01:002019-08-08T16:40:11.799+01:00Thanks Anadi.
So is it like the ego part of Iam,...Thanks Anadi. <br /><br />So is it like the ego part of Iam, looking at core Iam?Palanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18034312448262280563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345918888953765241.post-65311604970790063222019-08-08T13:02:36.013+01:002019-08-08T13:02:36.013+01:00Palani,
the ego is the "looking" part of...Palani,<br />the ego is the "looking" part of the 'I am'.<br />Starting our attention by ego cannot avoid duality which will be desolved when ego becomes absorbed into that 'I am' completely.anadi-anantahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815024045988099944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345918888953765241.post-84225871142929116462019-08-08T09:53:08.186+01:002019-08-08T09:53:08.186+01:00Thanks Michael for the article.
Wanted to Clary ... Thanks Michael for the article. <br /><br />Wanted to Clary this doubt, I guess it has to with language. You have mentioned..<br /><br />".... when we look directly into the core of our consciousness, ‘I am’, its true clarity may at first seem to be obscured by an unceasing flow of thoughts, but if we continue to keep our attention fixed steadily upon it, it will shine ever more brightly and clearly..."<br /><br />When we look into the core of IAM, but isn't the IAM that will be looking. When we say "we look at I" isn't it duality, I becoming an object of looking? <br /><br />I guess it has to do with language. Instead can we Just being IAM with alert attention. Palanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18034312448262280563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345918888953765241.post-74495410110913066472019-05-15T04:38:59.386+01:002019-05-15T04:38:59.386+01:00Dear Sri Michael,
Namaskaram!
This one has faith i...Dear Sri Michael,<br />Namaskaram!<br />This one has faith in Sri Bhagavan's words. That alone is enough but every now and then just as a child gets distracted and needs a little nudge, this one seems to need such reminders.<br /><br />Sri Viswanathan in Chennai is the one who shared the link to your blog. He has the highest regard for you and I can tell why.<br />Words cannot adequately express my gratitude to you and Sri Viswanathan, who I consider as my father (a connection set up by Sri Bhagavan). <br /><br />Ramanachala Siva,<br />Namo Ramana, Hare RamanaGaneshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02890997646617246887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345918888953765241.post-17009765871944240942018-11-22T03:15:21.263+00:002018-11-22T03:15:21.263+00:00Thank you!
Thank you! <br />Nikhilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11027819071549952627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345918888953765241.post-79764534472033322862018-10-30T13:38:41.859+00:002018-10-30T13:38:41.859+00:00Thank you. Thank you. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09495682646908583414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345918888953765241.post-20786350135939671462016-02-01T15:23:01.043+00:002016-02-01T15:23:01.043+00:00Thank you very much for the post!Thank you very much for the post!Niranjanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07466572449592346201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345918888953765241.post-29055453299109567772015-10-31T09:52:12.070+00:002015-10-31T09:52:12.070+00:00Nanda thank you very much for posting your reply t...Nanda thank you very much for posting your reply to this old article of Michaels as I also found it invaluable to read ... this short article says it all so clearly .... what a gift.<br />I have copied and pasted it !! <br />In appreciation. <br />Bob Bob - Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345918888953765241.post-58694295713975262592015-10-31T04:09:17.485+00:002015-10-31T04:09:17.485+00:00Hi Michael,
I recently started to read articles on...Hi Michael,<br />I recently started to read articles on "Who AM I". I also listened to Brahma Risi Nochur Venkataraman's talks. Your explanation on Atma Vichara is so clear and easily understandable. Many thanks.<br /><br />Nanda<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345918888953765241.post-63711545805552236442014-03-03T11:24:38.594+00:002014-03-03T11:24:38.594+00:00Hi Jas,
I am sorry that it has taken me so long t...Hi Jas,<br /><br />I am sorry that it has taken me so long to reply to <a href="http://happinessofbeing.blogspot.com/2009/04/how-to-start-practising-atma-vichara.html?showComment=1389277689804#c6118874420733243118" rel="nofollow">your comment</a>, but today I have posted a reply to it as a new article: <a href="http://happinessofbeing.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/does-practice-of-atma-vicara-work.html" rel="nofollow">Does the practice of <i>ātma-vicāra</i> work?</a>.<br /><br />I hope this answers your questions adequately.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br /><br />MichaelMichael Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03460943269122289281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345918888953765241.post-61188744207332431182014-01-09T14:28:09.804+00:002014-01-09T14:28:09.804+00:00Hello,
The theory sounds amazing and very inspiri...Hello,<br /><br />The theory sounds amazing and very inspiring but does the practice work?<br /><br />Are there many examples of people who have realised the self by using this practice alone? From my limited readings on the subject it seems most aspirants who have realised the self through this practice have had (sometimes) extensive experience of other practices prior to embarking on enquiry.<br /> <br />Michael, how about you own experience of this practice. Have you found or do you feel your practice has ‘progressed’ over the years. Is your experience of practice now different to when first you started? From what I understand, rarely does one or can one feel progression towards realisation but has enquiry had any other impact on your life positive or negative?<br /><br />I guess what I’m asking is the age old question of how long must one stare at ones own self before the illusion starts to lose its grip.<br /><br />It sometimes feels that the guidance of the gurus is intentionally misleading. It’s like some one telling us that if we stare long enough at a door it will open to reveal with heaven on the other side. When it truth all that happens is that if you stare long enough at the door you fall in love with the door, to the point where you no longer see it as the obstacle in reaching heaven. Simply staring at the door is heaven. So the door never changes or opens but ‘you’ or your perspective of it does. Likewise is it pointless being self attentive with a hope that some day the practice will deepen, change or reveal something other then your normal experience of existence? Is it just that if you spend long enough with your self you fall in love? <br /><br /><br />Thanks in advance for you response.<br /><br />With kind regards,<br /> <br />JasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345918888953765241.post-72246048403160791752010-01-07T22:23:09.720+00:002010-01-07T22:23:09.720+00:00Beautiful! So clear, complete and concise. Truly i...Beautiful! So clear, complete and concise. Truly inspiring.<br />Thank you so much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345918888953765241.post-47361693083409733332009-07-26T01:01:21.833+01:002009-07-26T01:01:21.833+01:00Hello Michael,
If one gives alms to the poor. Are ...Hello Michael,<br />If one gives alms to the poor. Are we really helping others and thereby ourselves? Is this just the play of the mind? Perhaps things just happen and we give it meaning after the event?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345918888953765241.post-11682832962973355092009-07-18T18:25:25.308+01:002009-07-18T18:25:25.308+01:00To see and feel your profound understanding of Sri...To see and feel your profound understanding of Sri Ramanas teachings and to enjoy how amazing well you are able communicate it, is such a pleasure and great help! Thank you!<br />KarthikKarthikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795966440734281555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345918888953765241.post-16318148815694887192009-04-27T05:33:00.000+01:002009-04-27T05:33:00.000+01:00Thanks for this post..love it.Thanks for this post..love it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com