CONVERSATIONS WITH ANNAMALAI SWAMI
Q: Sometimes everything is so clear and peaceful. There are times when it is easy to look at the workings of the mind and see that what Swami says is true. At other times no amount of effort makes any impression on our chaotic minds.
AS: Whenever we are in a meditative state, all is clear. Then vasanas which have previously been hidden within the mind arise and cover this clarity. There is no easy solution to this problem.
You have to keep up the enquiry, 'To whom is this happening?' all
the time. If you are having trouble, remind yourself. This is just
happening on the surface of my mind. I am not this mind or the wandering thoughts.' Then go back to the enquiry 'Who am I?' By
doing this you penetrate deeper and deeper and become detached
from the mind. This will only come about after you have made an intense effort.
If you already have a little clarity and peace, when you make
the enquiry 'Who am I?' the mind sinks into the Self and dissolves,
leaving only the subjective awareness 'I-I'. Bhagavan explained all
this to me in great detail when I was going for his darshan between
1938 and 1942.
- LWB
