VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 – SLOKA 65-66 – APR 25-2014

A treasure hidden inside the earth can be found only when one know the exact location of the same. That too after removing so much of mud, stones etc..Never can it come out merely by calling its name. Similarly the Self which is hidden inside the delusion can be found only by listening to a knower of Brahman followed by reflection and meditation. But never can the Self emerge manifest itself by the repeating its name through various books. In the other words self effort is a must rather than simply uttering its name.

Therefore, an intelligent seeker should make sincere practice to realize Brahman rather than other way around like a patient must under go the treatment designed by his/her doctor the get rid of the sickness. Sheer discussion after discussion will not produce revelation. 

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