A Ghost Which Haunts the Living | Gems from Ramana

A common subject I see today which has taken on a literal Ahrimanic level of demonic possession is “safety.” “Be safe” people say instead of “see you tomorrow.” This is rooted in the fear of mortality and the quasi-phantasm of the Ahamkara or “I-Thought” and it’s delusional ghostly existence. As this Ahamkara takes hold of…

Individualizing the Abhyasa | Gems from Ramana

Question: “Can this path of inquiry be followed by all aspirants? Ramana Maharshi: “This is suitable for the ripe souls.The rest should follow different methods according to the state of their minds.” One of the most common misconceptions in the path of yoga is the assumption that everyone will benefit from the same practice or abhyasa. This misconception…