22:55 The key is to just get started and do it and you get the experience 👍 We keep learning and learning and trying to figure out everything before taking even a single tiny step and this is what actually prevents us from realising our true Self! Thank you so much for your effort, excellent video 👌🙏
Reminds me of Eknath Easwaran talking to another man. the man says he doesn’t have time for meditating because he spends all his time reading about it, Easwaran responds saying he doesn’t have time for reading about it because he spends all his time doing it
So happy to listen to this video!! This is what I needed. I raised my hand. I have lived in this world,which I love, for 80 years and no thing or experience has brought lasting peace or fulfillment. I am ready to get on the court and play! Thank you 🙏 so very much ❤❤
It is taught that the Self (which is the 'I am') may be found in the Hridaya Chakra, at the left of the bottom of the sternum. I have had great success in meditating on this Chakra, and saying "Self" to myself on every exhale. I but mention it in the hope you may find it useful.
@@austerepotato3159 Thanks for sharing your valuable experience, those who read this can take a cue from this. Heart chakra is also mentioned in Rahman's teachings. Thanks again and if you have many things to share please feel free.🙏
I think this is the best explanation I've ever heard.....the only teaching needed....Desire is not good....takes us away from peace....The peace that the world cannot give us. ...x..
@@srinisargadatta And your right when you ask “who wants to stay with the I am?” I work diligently for several hours then dive feverishly into politics on social media, posting and replying to posts. Not ready yet apparently, very disheartening!
Thank you so much for making this video. I love Nisargadatta but I have always felt it was not very easy to follow the instructions as there can be various ways we interpret the language. This video really helps and validates some of the things I have concluded.
Imense gratitude, It's been a while since i have sensed the sense of I am behind the eyes and on the chest, but i didn't know if that was where i should rest, now I know I must continue. Thank you so much my friend
Thanks - loads - for such a WONDERFUL video about a truly great guy! The irascible Nisargadatta would have probably really appreciated it and then said he hated it because it was an object, the very anathema of Self Realization. He was a really heavy hitter and right up there with the greats. Nisargadatta learned from Siddharameshwar about "I Am" and what they both said was 100% accurate. Again, this video is just WONDERFUL; thanks so much! ✨👍🥴✨
👍🏼you are so right! Who really wants to stay in the I Am ? No one because minds loves theories, new instructions and accumulate so called knowledge…. Only when and if this true need is there can one be with I Am, thank you 🙏🏼
Thank you for pointing out the different descriptions of I Am as indicated by Maharaj. So true, the mind will go to extreme lengths to avoid the I Am so the mind can stay intact and in control!
@ Yerusalem Mussie yes, there's great relief from the busy "pleasure machine" (as I'm thinking of it now, a machine for producing likes & dislikes) in resting in "I am," always with us, never leaves us.
Nisagardatta has the best explanations of non- duality. But I still people cant do it that way, they need to declutter the ego first and expand counsciuousness little by little. But maybe this is also what you are going with this teaching?
This soothing meditative track has been taken from one of the videos of well known Buddhist Monk Samneri Jaysara. when I asked her 'Your voice is truly divine . It would be good to attribute the music piece. Can you please give us the source/ author of the soundtrack.' I got reply from her ' It was a gift of music that I received privately from a listener.' So what I can do now is to share a Google drive link of the Track . If you wish you can download it from the link below- drive.google.com/file/d/1AtatDm1S60Ouv7_8_4BqLljlpjaceLPW/view?usp=drivesdk No atribution is needed. Thank you. Sorry for delayed reply
0:43 1:45 👌. Follow the words, not just listening to words 2:47. 3:10 👌🔑 3:17. 🚩Identifying with Objects 4:06🔑 4:55 😀 6:22. N’s lifestyle 7:00 🔑 7:40 🥅 lasting fulfillment 9:11 ego looks for…. 10:06 RXXXXX 10:16. Vairagya. Letting go 11:00 🔑 11:30. Suffering 🔑 12:45 ❗️Objects includes understanding RXXXXX 14:00 🚩 addictive desires 15:00. Virtuous ⭕️ 16:45. VIMP shifting “I am”17:45. CRUX 18:15 RXXXXX 19:15 CRUX 20:40 RXXXXX 21:08 RXXXXX 21:50 Stay STILL with the sense of me which then becomes the object 22:48 "Just do it"
The silent presence of "I AM" is indeed in the chest in my experience too. But many thanks for indicating that it in itself is an object till we reach our final home.
Maharashi Ramanna indicated that the "I" had a physical location in the chest, slightly towards teh right side.....but this location was valid as long as we identified with the body.
Many thanks for taking time and sharing the gist of I am that book and most importantly how to practise it effectively. Only 1 million dive deep into real time practicality. Long live your work !! I am writing this with sincere intention. Can you summarize the exact Maharaj advice as per his book in two minutes or share it as few bullet points? If we don't let our focus outside then where you focus as the mind must have some hold in particular at the initial stage for sure. If we focus on any part of the body, yes it will give some good experience but not sure whether will take it pure awareness. In the I am that book anywhere maharaj describes what he exactly practised as per his Guru advice? Please share it. I wasn't able to locate it. Again just share a few steps about what exactly maharaj himself did and he said he attained staying in the pure awareness state within three years of practice itself? Does anyone know exactly what he did in those three years ? 2) Finally this is the reason Ramana maharishi suggested self enquiry where by asking who am you are not returning but looking neck the source which is pure awareness. What is the difference between these two methods? Again we are nowhere to compare these pure souls and try to understand the exact practise. Many thanks again. After posting this I immediately came across the link below. Just FYI ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yj8v5v4FZaQ.html
Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj's teachings were based on the philosophy of Advaita Vedanta, which emphasizes non-duality and the oneness of reality. He often advised seekers to focus on the sense of "I am" or the feeling of presence as a means to realize their true nature. While he didn't prescribe specific practices or techniques, some key points from his teachings can be summarized as follows: Focus on the sense of "I am": Maharaj encouraged seekers to pay attention to the sense of beingness or existence that is present in all of us. This sense of "I am" is the primary experience of consciousness. Be aware of awareness itself: The essential practice was to become aware of awareness itself. Instead of getting entangled in the content of thoughts and experiences, observe the pure awareness in which all phenomena arise. Let go of identification with the body-mind: Maharaj taught that we are not the body or the mind, but the formless awareness beyond these temporary manifestations. By disentangling from identification with the body-mind, true self-realization can be attained. Stay in the state of "I am": Prolonged and consistent focus on the feeling of presence leads to a state where one abides in the sense of "I am" without getting attached to thoughts, emotions, or external phenomena. Guru's guidance: Maharaj often stressed the importance of finding a realized teacher or guru who can guide the seeker in their journey towards self-realization. Surrender and detachment: Letting go of attachments and desires can aid in the process of realizing the true nature of oneself as pure awareness. Self-inquiry: Maharaj advocated for self-inquiry, wherein one questions the nature of their own existence and seeks to discover the source of "I am." It's important to note that while Maharaj's teachings offer valuable insights, the spiritual journey is unique to each individual. His realization within three years of practice is specific to his own path and may not be the same for everyone. Spiritual progress can vary widely, and there's no fixed timeline for self-realization. Regarding the specific details of his personal practice, Maharaj didn't provide a comprehensive step-by-step account of what he did during those three years. His teachings emphasize understanding the principles of non-duality and self-inquiry rather than focusing on a prescribed method. Remember, it's crucial to approach any spiritual path with an open mind and find what resonates with your own inner truth and intuition. Seek guidance from wise teachers, study various spiritual texts, and practice self-inquiry with sincerity and dedication. The journey towards self-realization is an ongoing process, and each step is valuable in its own right.
Nisargadatta too had his family too feed and business to run that kept food on his table. So whenever he used to find some spare time from his busy daily routine , he practiced 'staying in the I am '. What it simply means is whenever you do any activity please go ahead and just do it ' I am' just seems to go in background .🙏
Don't try to tweak the great Master's words. Maharaj is clear as crystal . Sadhana is difficult and a long process and trying to make it easy will never work.
Many thanks for your most valuable suggestion from the advanced seeker like you. We take utmost care in maintaining the authenticity and purity of Maharaj's teaching. If you have found any specific changes from the original ,please let us know. This particular content was taken from Tom Das with permission. He is a devotee of Ramana. We liked the emphasis on Sadhana that's why we chose the content.
Distanciation from all conceptual structures of mind , melting in the forgetting of all , being as before the entrance into the labyrinth of birth , being naturally part of existence without building walls nor bridges , forgetting the individual
Personally I have no experience of chanting. But Nisargadatta recommended chanting with devotion. If you resonate with 'I am' then you should give it a try. It all depends on ones' temperament and personality type.
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What about someone who is the only caretaker of a paralysed sibling. Who wants to do what gives inner peace, but is unable to do anything because of the responsibilities suddenly thrust on. Please Advise 🙏🏼
Noted your life situation. Yes,its very challenging and causing you much pain and suffering. We have only two options either change the situation or accept it and try to make best out of it. In both cases find little spare time and continue your 'I am' mediitation. This will give you some peace and relaxation. Wish you well. 🙏🙏🙏
Why ruin a good talk with stupid, distracting music? I mean, the music is merely another object, the whole pointbof which is to suck consciousness into identification with it. Hello….
@@sentientexplorer It is hurtful not to be. Try this: Fill your bag with only what you are like water flowing through and colours giving your picture brilliance. Leave all thinks and things you can not use or need untouched for others: other lifes, future yous, past yous. Don’t carry the whole shop! Do not complain just by passing by the goods that were placed by yesterday and tomorrow needs. Only react to what you love. Only react to what you are now. Be love. Rest in a warm hearty smile and feel your body carry you from bliss to bliss and bathe your light in light and grow whatever you smile at. Be what you seek Enjoy 🥨 Your brain is self programming. Give it a clear direction: smile and smile causes are shown Bend to pick up beauty instead of what you are doing now: collecting problems in order to suffer Can you hear me wishing you health? Love from your past and future I: time to be present Calming others for helping Calming self for healing Stay calm All is well Row row row your boat Gently down the stream Merrily merrily merrily merrily Life is but a dream Glow glow glow your light Gently in this world Merrily merrily merrily merrily What is said is heard Be first Then meet from other perspective Do not mistake the perspective for the real. Allow perspectives to be fragtals, incomplete, seemingly unsatisfactory. They are perspectives. A rainbow is no sunshine. A rainbow is no rain. A rainbow is no earth. A rainbow is no space. But would you ever again suffer from the confusion that produces such incomplete illusionary impression like 🌈? Do you really wish to walk your own beauty blaming the parts? There is emotion in your body by the names you choose. Your choice -> your reaction --> your hormons --> your body --> your next choice The direction of your path is corrected by your own wish: stop know calm smile walk new direction Feel earth kiss your foot Feel your foot kiss earth Walk love Take if useful Leave for other days if not needed now
@@srinisargadatta Thanks for reading my post and your reply. I apologize if my post was too negative. I actually thought that nobody actually reads my comments, and I often post as a sort of “ venting”. But I do appreciate the time and thoughtfulness that you put in to posting such a video, music or no music.
Thanks for your suggestion. I know I have a heavy Indian accent , to be more specific a Marathi accent ( the language Nisargadatta used to speak). I wanted to be authentic and not sound like pure English or British. If you have any specific suggestions for improvement please let me know. I will try to improve. Many thanks.🙏
Unfortunately that's the only way that people from my side of the world would understand you, I believe. I'll try to find this somewhere else in English, as this is too important for me to not be able to interpret what's being said. Thanks!
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