#talk 26

[shinymoonbird]

How is restlessness removed from the mind? External contacts - contacts with objects other than itself - make the mind restless. Loss of interest in non-Self, (vairagya) is the first step. Then the habits of introspection and concentration follow. They are characterised by control of external senses, internal faculties, etc. (sama, dama, etc.) ending in samadhi (undistracted mind).

Ramana Maharshi

Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi - Talk 26

[shinymoonbird]

Como é removida a inquietação da mente?

Os contactos externos - contactos com objectos diferentes de si mesma - tornam a mente inquieta. A perda de interesse no não-Ser, (vairagya) é o primeiro passo. Seguem-se os hábitos de introspecção e concentração. Eles são caracterizados pelo controle dos sentidos externos, faculdades internas, etc. (sama, dama, etc.) que termina em samadhi (mente não distraída).

— Ramana Maharshi

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[shinymoonbird]

The mind is by nature restless. Begin liberating it from its restlessness; give it peace; make it free from distractions; train it to look inward; make this a habit. This is done by ignoring the external world and removing the obstacles to peace of mind.

Ramana Maharshi

Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi - Talk 26