Sunday, November 9, 2008

Self-enquiry and a little mind trick

Robert Adams was awakened or self-realised (in my opinion). He studied under Ramana Maharshi and Paramhansa Yogananda (Autobiography of a Yogi) and knew Osho, Ram Dass, and other singificant spiritual figures but never sought the limelight or fame.

One of the simplest teachings he offered was a line of self enquiry.

Whenever the mind is angered, frustrated, flustered, or disturbed,or thinking or feeling intensely simply ask "Who am I?" or "Who is getting frustrated?" or "Who is getting pleasure out of this situation?". All day long. Just ask the question without answering the question. If you're tempted to answer ask "Who is seeking an answer?"

This line of simple self-enquiry has extraordinary unexpected results. For one, it stills and baffles the mind in its track, seemingly stilling time. More importantly, it reveals the constant flow of minds' projections, the projection of the personal 'me' that is in relation to every projection of mind.


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