Depressed

A lady was depressed and troubled because she could not meditate. Bhagavan pointed out that the Self is more immediate than any state and that she was creating unnecessary worries:

"Each question of yours is prompted by a thought.
Your nature is Peace and Happiness. Thoughts are the obstacles to realization.

One’s meditation or concentration is meant to get rid of obstacles and not to gain the Self. Does anyone remain apart from the Self? No!

The true nature of the Self is declared to be Peace. If the same peace is not found, the non-finding is only a thought which is alien to the Self. One practices meditation only to get rid of these alien fancies.

So, then, a thought must be quelled as soon as it rises. Whenever a thought arises, do not be carried away by it. You become aware of the body when you forget the Self. But can you forget the Self? "

Talks no 462