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| Evolution of Love Part 2 |
| GRACE is always there”. Sri Ramana Maharshi said these words to one of the countless hearts who came to him for spiritual guidance and solace. Is not the sage grace embodied? Once, when Sri Bhagavan was asked whether grace was not the gift conferred by the guru, he replied, “God, guru and grace are synonymous terms. They are immanent and eternal”. Grace! Here lies the heart of spiritual life! From this source wells forth the infinite variety of forms which grace assumes, as it were, in order to dissipate the mists of the chimera called ignorance. These are relative terms, for on a loftier level, Sri Bhagavan taught that there is neither seeker nor goal, for Self alone is. Few are ready, however, to follow the Sage’s supreme teaching or Maha Yoga; others must take hold of the Ariadne thread which will lead them out of the labyrinth of wrong identification with the spurious ego. This thread is made of simple twine, and every pilgrim may take hold of it. One qualification is necessary — sincerity! The sage of Arunachala knew who was sincere. In the questions answered by Sri Bhagavan it is striking how infinitely gentle and patient he was with certain humble enquirers, and how he refrained from replying in like vein to other persons whose questions were not sincere. Without the mysterious operation of grace, no seeker would be aware that there was something lacking which must be found, or something lost which must be rediscovered. Grace may be likened to an exquisite love song which is an invitation to the sacred grove of silence where all who have ears to hear may hear this divine call, and enter. Sri Ramana Maharshi radiated grace, and his compassion excluded none. His wisdom-power-love was, and remains, measureless. Faith without works is dead. This is so true, for to pay homage to Sri Bhagavan without following his path would be to pay but lip service whilst the heart is not alive. The Ariadne thread is there, but those who revere the Sage of Arunachala should ever bear in mind that ahimsa in thought, word and deed must be observed faithfully and put into practice daily. As in days of yore, by the fruits shall be known the devotees of the Master! Sri Bhagavan’s teachings have been brilliantly expounded by eminent scholars, poets and devotees, and different individuals may be attracted to different facets of the sage’s life. To this heart, ever vividly present is Sri Maharshi’s infinite tenderness towards even the tiniest creatures. His beautiful smile greeted the mother-bird busily preparing her nest for her family in the meditation hall. The wild monkeys, including Nondi the lame one, knew that they had nothing to fear from Sri Bhagavan. Likewise came many other animals. One remembers especially Lakshmi the cow, whose great love for the Master is deeply touching and is beautifully told by Arthur Osborne. The gentle solicitude, patience and compassion shown by Sri Ramana Maharshi towards all forms of life is not mere sentimentality. It has profound meaning. Every action of the Maharshi is of utmost importance. |
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