Concerning the exploration of mind Vs consciousness

Self-enquiry Theory

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The investigation into the origins and reality of Self and of consciousness leads us to the questioning of the mind and consciousness. Is the mind the prime mover, or is it consciousness itself?

Here is offered as a practical exercise and an opportunity to investigate the reality of both the mind and consciousness, and to decide whether this is in fact a valid method to unveil the truth of either. It makes no difference as to the beliefs on the part of the individual, as any religious belief is irrelevant to the practice of this exercise.

For all those interested and concerned with the question of mind vs consciousness, here is offered as a means of exploration and a method for investigation that is also open for debate and discussion.

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Preamble By David Godman

Sri Ramana Maharshi maintained that Self-realisation could be brought about merely by giving up the idea that there is an individual self, which functions through the body and the mind.

A few of his advanced devotees were able to do this quickly and easily, but the others found it virtually impossible to discard the ingrained habits of a lifetime without undertaking some form of spiritual practice. Sri Ramana Maharshi sympathised with their predicament and whenever he was asked to prescribe a spiritual practice which would facilitate Self-awareness he would recommend a technique he called self-enquiry. This practice was the cornerstone of his practical philosophy.

Before embarking on a description of the technique itself it will be necessary to explain Sri Ramana Maharshi's views on the nature of the mind since the aim of self-enquiry is to discover by direct experience, that the mind is non-existent...

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