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What was the first thought that crossed your mind this morning?

Posted on Mar 8th, 2009 by sanmugan : Seeker of truth sanmugan

My mind was just blank but then I got the news of my latest spiritual guide since 1988 has just passed away last night. now I am remembering him and the instances we were with... More »

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How does your mind relate to your body?

Posted on Mar 5th, 2009 by sanmugan : Seeker of truth sanmugan

This question reminds me a recent blog by my friend Eli posted. I have already explained this concept fully there.We think mind is controlling the body but when we become aware of our body functions... More »

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You are originally unlimited and perfect.

Posted on Feb 4th, 2009 by sanmugan : Seeker of truth sanmugan

Mind is consciousness which has put on limitations. You are originally unlimited and perfect. Later you take on limitations and become the mind. -Sri Ramana Maharshi

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Your nature is pure awareness

Posted on Jul 7th, 2008 by sanmugan : Seeker of truth sanmugan

Your nature is pure awareness. You are flowing in all things, And all things are flowing in you. But beware The narrowness of the mind! -Ashtavakra Gita 1:16

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The wise realize the deathless Self."

Posted on Jul 3rd, 2008 by sanmugan : Seeker of truth sanmugan

The student inquires: "Who makes my mind think? Who fills my body with vitality? Who causes my tongue to speak? Who is that Invisible one who sees through my eyes And hears through my ears?"... More »

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monkey roaming through the forest

Posted on Jun 28th, 2008 by sanmugan : Seeker of truth sanmugan

Just as a monkey roaming through the forest grabs hold of one branch, lets that go and grabs another, then lets go and grabs still another, so too that which is called "mind" and "mentality"... More »

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Meditation on the Vedas as a Cow

Posted on Jun 27th, 2008 by sanmugan : Seeker of truth sanmugan

One should meditate upon speech (the Vedas) as a cow. She (speech) has four teats: the sounds Svaha; Vashat, Hanta and Svadha. The gods live on two of her teats, Svaha and Vashat; men, on... More »

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May my life merge in the Immortal

Posted on Jun 10th, 2008 by sanmugan : Seeker of truth sanmugan

May my life merge in the Immortal When my body is reduced to ashes. O mind, meditate on the eternal Brahman. Remember the deeds of the past. Remember, O mind, remember. -Isha Upanishad

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to know God.

Posted on Apr 14th, 2008 by sanmugan : Seeker of truth sanmugan

The mind's highest good is the knowledge of God, and the mind's highest virtue is to know God. - Spinoza, "Ethics"

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song of the mind

Posted on Dec 14th, 2007 by sanmugan : Seeker of truth sanmugan

  Song of the Mind The nature of the mind is non-arising, What need is there of knowledge and views? Originally there is not a single dharma; Why discuss inspiration and training? Coming and going... More »

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