There have been many predictions for 2012, based on the Mayan calendar But on this first day of a new year, I am reminded of what is really important and the essential teachings of the great sage Ramana Maharshi, who was born on December 30th 1879. Ramana encouraged us to practice Self Inquiry by asking ourselves Who Am I? Instead of constantly looking outwards for answers and solutions, he suggested we look within and discover the ‘I’ which is the source of true happiness. At a time when we may be inundated by expectations and pressures to spend, buy presents, celebrate with friends and family, be happy when we may not necessarily be feeling that happy, eat drink and be merry, it can be inwardly nourishing to remember the true meaning of celebration. “What exactly is this Self…? To understand this matter, it is first necessary for a man to analyse himelf. Because it has long been his habit to think as others think – he has never faced his ‘I’ in the true manner…. he has too long identified himself with the body and brain. Therefore, I tell you to pursue this enquiry: ‘ Who am I’…….. when a… Read more »
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