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Clear White Light
USA
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 Posted - Jan 26 2010 : 3:40:54 PM
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Lately I find myself desiring to know more about self-inquiry. Ironic, right? I should be more worried about desiring to know my self, instead. :P But regardless, I'd like to get some books on self-inquiry. I have already read the AYP self-inquiry book, but I'd like to delve a little deeper. Can anyone recommend some books which they consider to be fundamental to the subject of self-inquiry?
Thanks very much,
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CarsonZi
Canada
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Posted - Jan 26 2010 : 3:43:31 PM
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Byron Katie's "Loving What Is" is wonderful.
Love.
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Clear White Light
USA
229 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2010 : 3:54:23 PM
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I've noticed that the Byron Katie books come quite highly recommended here. I've looked at them before, but they just seem so...how should I say it; Adult Contemporary? lol.. I guess I shouldn't be so judgmental though. Don't judge a book by it's cover etc, etc. Now that I look at the contents of the book on amazon it seems pretty interesting..
Thanks, I'll grab this one. |
Edited by - Clear White Light on Jan 26 2010 4:01:15 PM |
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Ananda
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Posted - Jan 26 2010 : 4:16:15 PM
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hi Clear White Light , it's wonderful that you have built up an interest in Self inquiry.
i've almost read all the known stuff about Self inquiry out there and with all due respect to other teachers IMHO if you want the simplest and most direct approach then i suggest that you read the stuff written by Sri Ramana Maharshi like "nan yar" (who am i?) it's very short (like 8 pages) and is available for free on the net and Yogani has added the same inquiry to the samyama sessions as well. (check out these lessons 351, 356, 361)
btw there is a reason why i mentioned lesson 356 and it goes without saying that Sri Ramana himself approached the matter the same way:
this is a quote from the Self inquiry book (another work then nan yar):
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QUESTION 19
Disciple: Although I have listened to the explanation of the characteristics of enquiry in such
great detail, my mind has not gained even a little peace. What is the reason for this?
Master: The reason is the absence of strength or one-pointedness of the mind.
QUESTION 20
Disciple: What is the reason for the absence of mental strength?
Master: The means that make one qualified for enquiry are meditation, yoga, etc. One should
gain proficiency in these through graded practice, and thus secure a stream of mental modes that
is natural and helpful. When the mind that has in this manner become ripe, listens to the present
enquiry, it will at once realize its true nature which is the Self, and remain in perfect peace,
without deviating from that state. To a mind which has not become ripe, immediate realization
and peace are hard to gain through listening to enquiry. Yet, if one practices the means for mind control for some time, peace of mind can be obtained eventually.
on the method, we've spoken about it here at this topic me and kvelan (and the process should be carried out throughout daily activity as well):
http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic....OPIC_ID=6966
hope you enjoy! |
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Tam Phap
Canada
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RO0o
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RO0o
Argentina
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Posted - Apr 06 2010 : 3:15:02 PM
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swamilite
USA
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Posted - Apr 11 2010 : 08:32:58 AM
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Hi Clear White Light,
One begins the journey as a multiple. That is, the ego separates self into three parts and sets them in conflict. That in order to find the one self inside, one must first liberate the three parts of self from the ego darkness. The three parts are the Soul-self, your love center in the heart area, the Spirit-self, your trust center, located in the solar plexus, and the God-self, your truth center, located in the third eye. Each center of consciousness is held separate, and in bondage by the ego veils of darkness. The Soul-self is held in bondage and unworthiness by the ego veil of pain, sorrow. The Spirit-self is held in bondage and insecurity by the ego veil of fear. And the God-self is is lost in the darkness of the ego veil of anger.
Three faces of the one self, three essences of divinity; love, trust, and truth. Three veils of darkness; pain, fear, and anger. Dissolve the veils, and release the light. Dissolve the veils and uncover the enlightenment that is already there.
If any of this resonates with you, might I suggest Awakening, by Anurag Shantam? It explains these three parts of self and how to liberate them. It's a much simpler approach than you may be familiar with, but I've found waking up is far simpler than portrayed. The ego thrives on complexity.
Love, Anurag. |
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Shivoham
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