Illusion, Nihilence and God
Knowledge of the self
“If you want to know the truth, you will have to understand yourself. But to do that, first you will have to drop your knowledge….”….Purnanand says to
Dr Bhattacharya
Why is knowledge a hurdle to learning?
Well, let’s investigate the statement of the mystic.
The mystic, however, tells us that no investigation (the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically) would be possible unless we drop our knowledge. He is obviously referring to our bookish and religious ideas, sensory knowledge, experiential disorders and our common prejudices. The mystic wants us to empty ourselves and be ready to investigate and receive the truth. He would like us to begin from a state of mind with no conditions (call it nihilence).
In the state of nihilence and in such a state alone, we can understand ourselves.
When we understand ourselves, the mystic says, we understand the truth; implying a connection between self and the truth. The link, we then discover, is that the (ultimate) truth is nothing but nothingness or the SI (Super Intelligence), call it God if you like.
In case of Dr Bhattacharya, who seems in the know of everything, is “cleansed off” his “knowledge” when Shwetambari “throws” him out of her house and tells him to go and seek the truth in the dark corners of Banaras. Dr Bhattacharya walks in a state of shock, devoid of his knowledge,finally sees the truth.
posted by Unknown @ Friday, July 07, 2006
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So, if to know the truth is to occur by knowing first the self, and to truly learn these things we must first be free of all previous knowledge (or limits), then are we to be free of all self-idealization? Do we need to be free of our "knowledge" about ourselves AND the world?
Is the connection between truth and ourselves the connection of the definition of truth: that which exists? Whereas the Maya would be considered: that which does not exist?
And lastly, is the nothingness that is the "(ultimate) truth" simply complete openness free from the confines of definition and limits imposed by catagorization in the form of previously gathered knowledge?
Thanks for posting these things....
Mr. Singh, can you recommend how one would go about forgetting knowledge and learning or repogramming yourself to a new way of thinking/living? What exercises, books, etc would help a beginner along this path? Any insight is helpful. Thank you.
just the question i want to ask today......y did shweta need to realise soham was with her..she always knew that...she was a learned girl..she knew the soul passes on....
so how does someone who claims to understand banaras...actually adapt it into her life..so that it stops being an intellectual discussion and becomes a way of life??
Dear Meeta/Christine
I have often talked about investigation. I would highly recommend a book titled "Questioning Krishnamurthy" and "No boundary" by ken wilber. They should be easily available.
But they should be used for initiation(dont get frustrated if takes time to internalize them).
In the mean time try and develop a mind of giving attention to whatever you do.When you look at a flower pay attention. Look at its intricate patterns, think about how is it all happening. Develop a sense of amazement when you look at the miraculous world. Again pay attention and investigate your amazement.
Some times just sit and try not to think anything. Look at nothing particular. Just be blank. You should feel refreshed.
Begin. We will discuss further.
Thank you.
Hey what a great site keep up the work its excellent.
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Dear Mr.Singh,
I recently saw your movie and was extremely impressed by your deft handling of such a complex topic.
I've been exploring mysticism for a few years myself and have heard that one needs to drop the mind to realize the "no-mind".
Like you, I too am a techno marketer and find it difficult to balance the use of the mind in creating business strategies and then drop it while meditating.
What I do for a living requires intensive use of the mind and the thought process, while the investigation of the ultimate tool requires dropping the mind / thoughts all together.
How does one create "cunning" business strategies to outmanouvre competition and at the same time develop compassion.
Have you faced this dilemma and what has been your experience?
Would love to hear from you
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