Talks on Sri Ramana Maharshi: Narrated by David Godman - Self-Enquiry

[@David_Godman]

I have recently added a long presentation on self-enquiry to my site. An expanded and edited version of this KZbin talk appears there. The link is: davidgodman.org/newsite/wordpress/who-am-i-sri-ramana-maharshis-teachings-on-how-to-realise-the-self/

[@iaroslaus]

David, a great job you are doing. Your rendering of the Who Am I? brochure helped me grasp something. I don't claim to have made a great progress, but this method does work with me in eliminating negative thoughts. Before, I turned to the writings of Seneca and Marcus Aurelius, now I see that Ramana Maharshi's self-enquiry method is more efficient.

[@vajrapema8704]

Gratitude for your work. Only, if you will allow me, one suggestion, please. Since I do not speak English I use machine translation and it is not very faithful, so could you make subtitles available in Spanish or even Portuguese?

[@earther-v2w]

Gratitude Sir

[@visine83]

🙏💟

[@susanchappell796]

Thank you for all the video uploads. Ive watched them all. blessings to you

[@hakanguzelgoz2269]

I was going through difficult times in the last year and discovered meditation. I watched many videos on Sadhguru, Allan Watts, Ram Dass, read several books (Zen, Tao Te Ching,..). All somehow helped me but I think they were temporary. However, once I read Sri Ramana Maharshi’s book “Who am I”, it really clicked me. Thank you David for your video, it is very useful particularly after reading the book and practicing a bit 🙏.

[@pratyushambastha4819]

Welcome to Sanatan Dharma (Hinduism) sir. Sanatan Dharma believes entire universe is born from same source Whom we Hindus call AUM(OM). Hence we believe that Parmatma (God) is in every thing because all have born from same source and that same source is present within all as vital life force, hence all are equal that's why our Sanatan Dharma scriptures says "Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam" means not just 3-4 but whole world is our family. Love for all hatred for none. We believe within every living being there is divine God that's why we do namaste to all means I bow down to the divine in you. That's why you will find majority of Sanatan Dharmi Hindus vegetarian also as we see Parmatma (God) even within animals. Our Sanatan Dharma (Hinduism) is oldest civilization on planet Earth created by Parmatma. It all about spirituality and human salvation from cycle of birth and death. Welcome to Sanatan family. 😊

[@nnlniclb]

​@@pratyushambastha4819he is also a sanatani now?

[@NarenLumpkin]

Oragatu, well said.❤❤❤

[@jidrit999]

​@@nnlniclbyes. He know self is sanatan. To abide in it is sanatan dharma

[@ramasatyanarayan9887]

Who is Sadguru?, please don't use this title for any one else other than Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi or none other than Lord Krishna. Unfortunately many people are being fooled by some who call themselves as Sadguru.

[@pathtoOneness]

I discovered Ramana Maharshi due to David Godman. I am so grateful. It helps me deepen my spiritual life.

[@leahnorton4028]

Dearest David- We are so blessed to have u in our lives! Your stories of our beloved master come alive for all to cherish! Namaste!!

[@geetaliification]

Ramana Maharshi is like the professor, and David Goodman is like the teaching assistant who conducts tutorial sessions to answer any questions that arise as one solves problems. Thank you David. The last few sentences clinch the matter definitively.

[@RJTheMountainSage]

Indeed, bhagavan ordained David godman for this job

[@BuddhaLove77]

Wonderful analogy!! NewCultureofPeace&Love….Now!🙏

[@pratyushambastha4819]

Welcome to Sanatan Dharma (Hinduism) sir. Sanatan Dharma believes entire universe is born from same source Whom we Hindus call AUM(OM). Hence we believe that Parmatma (God) is in every thing because all have born from same source and that same source is present within all as vital life force, hence all are equal that's why our Sanatan Dharma scriptures says "Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam" means not just 3-4 but whole world is our family. Love for all hatred for none. We believe within every living being there is divine God that's why we do namaste to all means I bow down to the divine in you. That's why you will find majority of Sanatan Dharmi Hindus vegetarian also as we see Parmatma (God) even within animals. Our Sanatan Dharma (Hinduism) is oldest civilization on planet Earth created by Parmatma. It all about spirituality and human salvation from cycle of birth and death. Welcome to Sanatan family. 😊

[@sophiafakevirus-ro8cc]

Baggy van is like Dangermouse and this bloke is Penfold

[@runthomas]

this guy is so clear and understandable...FANTASTIC

[@mortalclown3812]

He really is. I'm not sure I'll ever 'get it', but I'm happy still asking the question

[@drsandhyar5420]

The best teaching assistant to the Master Sri Ramana .Deep gratitude to your clarity🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@rc489]

23:05 the "I" is not the Self and it's not the mind...Amen...Thanks you David...you are so humble and so generous to share this...

[@E3CB]

Thank your for linking that timecode.

[@ADayintheUK]

Beautifully explained. I've found the trouble most people have is regarding the interpretation of, 'focus on the I thought'...the word 'thought' in this instruction being the most confusing to 99.9% of people. He actually means the most intimate thought, or subjective 'sense' of self or what I call 'youness' rather than the conceptual, historical 'idea' of you. It's literally closer than the tip of your nose and still isn't the real I. Yet the realisation that this subjective 'sense' of I is actually the original thought is the beginning of its end. Consciousness is a clever stick!

[@jasonazure]

Very succinct, no nonsense explanation. Thanks David! What a wonderful calling have you got yourself. Reminiscent of how St.Paul was called to his ministry without having seen Jesus, and yet ended up being his most effective apostle. God bless your work :)

[@bodiehunt3665]

David - May 1,000 blessings be yours... Deep gratitude. Your work has touched many.

[@gautamkhanna5842]

The best summary ever. Thank you 🙏 for the clarity which I was looking for .

[@RJTheMountainSage]

Bhagavan has indeed, endowed you with the power to speak of him. With such clarity of perception. Thank you brother 🙏

[@seaofplatitudes780]

He explains so well. Really like listening to him.

[@larryfroot]

I am so grateful that such lucid and helpful clarifications, that themselves closely follow the source teaching, are available, esp for a beginner like myself. Beginnings are delicate times. Half a degree may not seem very much on a compass. But the further you go, the more that half a degree, or slight misconception, will expand. So, thank you David, Henry and all those experienced people who are so willing to help and guide, selflessly.

[@ledneis16]

Thank you David for delivering this rare and pure gift. This is all ´ I `needs, nothing more. Blessings.

[@nenadbebic5524]

Thank you very, very much for this, and not just for this one, but for the whole flood of documentaries you shared. These instructions a like a reset button to push each time the mind starts to distort enquiry. Much love and thanks form my whole family.

[@mjl.9-19]

I give my full acceptance and resonance to the message in this talk. thank you D.Godman, and Guru Ramana. Onward with the separation of accretions to the I and towards the ensuing dissolution of said I. !

[@TheVaayuputra]

Grateful for your work Sir David Godman. Namaste !

[@ramanathant1724]

Precise, Concise Sri David Godman. Please accept my prostrations to you. So beautifully explained. Some day, if you have time, pls share your personal experience in practice. We will be immensely benefit. Thanks.

[@rksuryan]

+Ramanathan T well commented. I agree that it will help if David shares his personal experiences on the practice.

[@mofoshrimp]

+Ramanathan T I have been doing self-enquiry for years now... I find it very difficult, but it gets easier the more I do it, often unexpectedly. It absolutely brings results, generally not immediately, for a time it seems hopeless, and often has a delayed effect, but all the effort I have put into it, absolutely rebounds and I have had various moments of the I disappearing entirely after doing enquiry for weeks, usually after intense suffering drove me into it. If anyone wants to discuss experiences with it, practical matters, whatever, please send me a message, I would love to be able to contact others who are interested in Enquiry or already do it as a regular practice.

[@rksuryan]

+Evan Cary Any email id to message you?

[@kwixotic]

+Evan Cary When I first did it, it was at a time that I was becoming too disenchanted with open eye meditation because as David makes clear there IS that distinction between meditation and Inquiry. But in faithfully following a guided practice on CD put out by one of Nisargadatta's devotees, for about a two week period I was basking in this state though as an experience it was naturally temporary. But paradoxically enough, my level of self confidence and sense of operating without boundaries was immense.

[@kwixotic]

+Mary Gwen Dungan It's "guided meditation" created by Stephen Wolinsky. He himself is featured in a number of You Tube videos and you could order the CD or his DVD'S from links on whatever videos he has these on.

[@jamesaustin7943]

David Godman has given me great confidence in the Teachings. I am very grateful.

[@gule-rana]

So grateful to receive this knowledge ❤️ Jai Guru Dev

[@Chummairu123]

knowledge is for the experiencer, make it dissappear

[@ramasatyanarayan9887]

If one happens to read the comments made by several people who have listened to this talk, one cannot disagree with those comments as the speaker has thoroughly explained the methodology of self enquiry as suggested by Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi himself. The speaker has taken so much of interest in explaining the methodology so clearly in order to encourage the seekers to follow this approach easily. I don't have any words to express my gratitude to the speaker. Many many thanks 🙏🌹🙏

[@rameshkoilpillay2639]

ரமண மகரிஷி அவர்களின் வாழ்க்கைப் பயணத்தை மிகவும் எளிமையாக சொல்லியிருக்கும் அழகு பாரட்டுக்குரியது.

[@sureshraspayle]

Mr. Godman, Namaste. I love the way you narrate Bhgawan's stories. Many a time it brings shivers in my spine and hair stand straight on my hands . I cant quite explain the infinite peace I feel. You have created what we call Pothi - which is a sacred book chronicling the saint's life , for example Mr. Dabholkar wrote Sai Sat Charitra in 1920's on life of great a Saint Sai Baba of Shirdi , and this book is read with devotion by millions of devotees. Your style is equally eloquent, sweet and loving , totally filled up with bhakti and jnana - you actually takes us to those times when Ramana was alive in his body. Incredible. You too are a true devotee and your life is well spent on creating such an important and humongous work . Shall we call your Pothis as as "Ramana Mahatmya" . I have no doubt path of self enquiry will reach millions upon millions and benefit them on this planet because of your untiring , lifetime's effort. It is just a start. Many many many - thank you, thank you ,thank you. Please continue to share your expert commentaries. My pranams to Bhagawan

[@jamesaustin7943]

The Great Ramana Maharshi is so clear and direct in his teachings. And David Godman does an excellent job expressing those teachings 24:04

[@multipleswords04]

Picked up and read 'Be As Your Are' only 3 months ago, this video serves as a great accompaniment, its refreshingly clear. Much appreciated, thank you David.

[@prashant4]

Best exposition of Bhagavan’s teaching in 40 minutes. Thank you David! 🙏🏻🌹

[@ahlbergmagnus]

An absolutely fantastic video! The best so far for me personally. Thank you mr. Godman.

[@sandalice6727]

It could not be explained better ,Mister Godman.THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@hemanthky1]

David, you are brought to us by Sri Ramana to clarify most of our doubts. Thank you is a small statement!

[@ronniet71]

We are appreciative brother for your sharing and guidance on Maharshi so more and more shall know this simple yet profound direct teaching of recognizing the great underlying unity. I saw you in documentary where your words “shook” away the the illusion. This helped me to remember that the truth is here and now, within me within humanity. Our potential is great, it’s a matter of willingness of recognition. Love and faith, to see it through.

[@daveschauweker7375]

Amazingly simple, clearly-reasoned, and practical presentation of Ramana Maharshi's approach to self-inquiry. Thank you so much, David.

[@baskaransubramani7369]

Dear David, Really superb recordings. Not just this, but all of this series is a wealth that Ramana devotees would cherish forever. Thank you so much. Highly appreciated. Maha guru sri Ramana Saranam.

[@penelopehicks273]

I am so deeply grateful for all the things that led me to you. It has been so strategically done, and to find you truly living your Souls Purpose like this and affecting so many is deeply moving. 🙏 I’m grateful for all.

[@matheeshchandrashekar3491]

When ever I listen or see this video my body heats up as if some fire is manifested inside of me.... Your a messenger of Sri Ramana Maharishi for sure, because each one of the things to be done or pending or complete , the guru would have appointed someone in the past, present & Future to complete his work or to fill in the gaps

[@roypiper581]

Some of these distinctions and differences in the practice have been causing me trouble for 14 years and this video really helped me sort them out. Thanks!

[@meditationamsterdam]

Excellent content and clearly delivered. Becomes more and more clear thanks to teachers like you who cut through the fuzzy language and go straight to the point. Thank you!

[@EAMason-ev3pl]

Agree; also appreciate no throng of paying "worshippers" 😊.

[@victorinaguthwin7709]

Thank you. I admire your work and love for Ramana. You were chosen for this role.

[@Brian.001]

By whom?

[@victorinaguthwin7709]

By Him within you

[@almagore1]

He was chosen by God for this role. Oops, I just realized what you mean. Thank you.

[@almagore1]

He is within and with out. He is everywhere and nowhere. Ain Sof is His Name yet no name has He. Hashem is my love; The Name, I AM. Silence is best yet I am too vain for that. When He called me 50 years ago He told me, "I am not doing this because of any worth of you own; because you have none. You are proud and stiff necked. I am doing this for all of the evil in the world."

[@victorinaguthwin7709]

Staring at Bhagavan in silence is the loudest prayer. Thank you

[@whyaskwhy2238]

David has put it in a straight forward manner. Direct. Thank you David.

[@stephenkrus]

Bless you sir! And bless Sri Ramana! His teachings are so direct. #SelfEnquiry #HoldIntoIThought #SriRamanaMaharshi

[@caisearbhan]

바가반님의 가르침을 축약해 놓은 굉장히 중요한 메세지인데 한국어로도 번역이 되어있으면 좋겠네요. 하지만 자동번역으로도 어느정도 의미전달은 되니까 만족합니다. 인생의 참을 수 없는 고통 속에서 삶은 무엇인가, 나는 무언인가에 대한 궁금증이 깊어져갔었고 유명하다는 책을 사고 읽어도 답이 없었습니다. 이제야 제대로 된 스승님에게서 답을 찾아서 정말 기쁩니다. I wish Korean subtitles were added. I hope that this great teaching, ultimate and practical, will be easily accessible to Koreans as well. Your humble attitude and your pure intention and passion to convey Bhagavan's message is truly beautiful. Thank you sincerely mr godman.

[@pedrozaragoza2253]

A true enlightened master. Sublime.

[@thomasthetrainful]

Thank you so much for your wisdom. It really touched my soul. Spirituality is not an easy voyage but I will keep practicing till the end of this my physical life. Aum shanti 🙏

[@RJASTOWELL1]

Just a superb and clear presentation. Deep thanks , devotion and blessing to all who created this video.

[@nitefox1343]

Thank you for sharing this knowledge with the world. When we ALL live this experience we can save our planet, our children and ourselves.

[@Stewz66]

... "intently, vigilantly... attentative... for most people it's hard hard work and it goes on for a long long time." And there it is! Haha! It's not complicated... it simply takes consistent, hard work. 🙏🏽 Amen.

[@niranjandhanakoti1058]

Thanks David for such a simple explanation of Ramana Maharishi's teachings and more importantly about "Misconceptions".

[@carolpedigree967]

This is one of the best. Please accept my deepest gratitude.

[@ramkhwairakpam]

Thank you so much for these videos... I am so so happy to find these videos.. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@yoshiasha]

Gosh, I'm with everyone else... this is sooo affirming and helpful. Thank you David, I love Ramana...

[@ozgursenturk11-11]

There is no "I" to be with everyone else because there is no everyone else either🤗🙏

[@pratyushambastha4819]

@@ozgursenturk11-11 bro are you a Turk I am first time seeing a Turk interested in Hindu sanatan dharm teachings

[@ozgursenturk11-11]

@@pratyushambastha4819 I'm not Turk I was born in Turkey and I speak Turkish language🙈😎🤷🏻‍♂️🙏❤

[@ThePowersil]

What an amazing talk! Thank you so much!

[@jaynarayanan5812]

Dear Mr. David Godman........I have listened to numerous narratives by you regarding Ramana M and others and I have enjoyed your explanations thoroughly. Your clarity and sincerity reaches the core of our heart........your adoration for Ramana M just causes tears !!!Thanks for the great service you are rendering to novices like me!!!!

[@lochlannthomson306]

Thank you David for taking the time to create and share these videos with the world. I have watched all of your "Narrated by David Godman" series and they have been very informative and inspirational. I sincerely wish you all best on the path. You are doing a great service to humanity, Ramana would be proud. Peace.

[@Knowasark]

This is pure practical, descriptive nectar. listening to it repeatedly, ever grateful David 🙏🏻

[@janetmartha]

Dear David, your comments on Bhagavan's instructions are crystal clear. You say: "...if you can make your I go back to its source and abide there, then you invoke the power of the guru, the power of the Self, and ultimately it’s this power which is going to suck your quiescent I-thought into its source and destroy it." And, "...If you reach this state of effortless, thought-free I sense, then this I thought will be abiding at its source. This is not liberation; this is simply the I offering itself up in a way as a sacrifice to the Self. " And most simply, "… Your job is to take the I back to its source and hold it there. The power of the Self acting through the guru, its job is to take hold of the I and destroy it once you’ve done that initial process." This image is magnetizing. I'm collecting myself to offer it all up. The cleanest sweep possible. I already feel the "sucking" back to the source process as I hear it. And I also feel myself holding on to the furniture so as not to be pulled away… Here's my fear: once the I thought is destroyed there will be no more laughter. Doesn't it take a differentiated subject to break out in laughter? In these videos Bhagavan radiates a melting smile like I've never felt before, but…. did he ever laugh? Does liberation, Self realization mean no more dancing, laughing or making art? Does it mean not having children because that only perpetuates suffering? These thoughts- desires-attachments do not want to offer themselves up to be destroyed. So very grateful for your videos and exchanges here!

[@David_Godman]

+Janet Martha Bhagavan laughed at the same things that everyone else laughed at. Enlightenment does not take away your sense of humour and your ability to laugh at things that amuse you.

[@janetmartha]

+David Godman That's good news!! I'm relaxing my grip on the sofa... I mentioned lower on this page, in a sub-response to yours from a month ago, that I'm reading "Be As You Are". Your comments in that book are really helpful. I've asked another question related to the book there, tho I fear I'm pushing your generosity...

[@kwixotic]

+Janet Martha Actually, I'd think you'd laugh even more because you wouldn't take the "apparent world" out there so seriously. But that wouldn't extend to laughing at other's expense either, only insensitive egos play that game.

[@healthawarenessprosperity4428]

Clear! Wonderful, so profound! Thank you so much. 🙏🏾

[@slowknowing]

Thank you, David, for your generous effort to share your work and learnings.

[@vasanth0x55tube]

Best ever explanation of "Who Am I". I am blessed to hear this...

[@InefableTheo]

This is a piece of diamond! Thank you David!

[@truthseeker8764]

Exactly, Self-Enquiry is the Diamond! Love&Light to David!

[@thegodpopper8934]

Truth

[@davidjohnzenocollins]

You're welcome. Oh. Different David. Sorry.

[@philipdubuque9596]

Mr. Godman, thank you so much for your clear and direct explanations of Sri Ramana's teachings. You are making the Maharshi's essential insight accessible and available to so many and I thank you.

[@tamilvanan7793]

This is the best video to compare our self where we are in our practice. Arunachala will do rest. Thank you Sir

[@mjl.9-19]

Awesome! This talk is so poignant to what's important. The I is a foreign installment an imposed interpreter like lense put over our "the" true seer in ourselves which is also God. Thank you for passing on truth. Historically, of the sage and truly relevant today. Paul Hedderman has brought this to my attention regularly for a yr now.

[@sonurachna]

Thanku Mr. David... you have true knowledge of the teachings of bhagwan Ramanamaharshi...and you have deep understanding of the self.

[@ronjosephs1070]

most profound teaching.There was an awakening due to your presentation.Thank you.

[@xilial]

the best explanation about Ramana's self enquiry i found so far. I appreciate this video so much, Thanks David!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lauramcwatch9180]

thank you David for responding and the clarity and pointing me in the right direction. Much appreciated😊

[@daviddd551]

Great.....as one who's been many years on this direct path, and experienced the ecstasies and the agonies, I relate strongly to your comments here. In Tiru last month Swami Ji (Atmananda) mentioned that he had tried to get you to talk to us about your work, but you were out of town. Swami's satsangs were based on the book Padamalai, which is now at my bedside. Thank you for the great work you did helping translate and compile this beautiful collection of Bhagavan's teachings. Om.

[@danielcamilleri1213]

mate thanks so much for your work. you explain it neatly without the frills. i have had your videos on repeat and it sinks in more and more (and with self inquiry) everytime. From the bottom of my heart, thankyou so so much

[@ramanathant1724]

listening again Mr. Godman. six months later. What a clarity. How can I ever thank you for this service.?. Regards.

[@khalilabul-haj5574]

great video on self-enquiry, helped clarify the theory and technique of the practice for me i've been practicing self-enquiry on and off for a year with some positive results, but one problem i have is that the practice seems to only effect the surface level of my mind, without penetrating to the deeper layers although if i practice concentration at the spiritual-eye before self-enquiry, it does penetrate to the deeper unconscious layers, or if i practice a buddhist mindfulness of body sensations, this also helps me go deeper into the mind, i have also tried breath concentration before self-enquiry but this hasn't taken me to the depths of the mind when combined with self-enquiry, it's interesting that breath concentration with self-enquiry doesn't take me to the depths of the mind, but third-eye concentration with self-enquiry does, it seems to me that in india there are many more people who are living in this third-eye awareness, or at least practicing a technique with a similar energy i feel that concentration at the spiritual eye may be making me more aware of the subtle body or astral-layer of reality, i wonder if ramana maharshi had spent previous lifetimes developing this awareness, so that when he found self-enquiry, his mind was continuously living on the subtle-body soul level, and therefore self-enquiry alone was all that was needed to penetrate the deep layers of the mind anybody have any thoughts or advice on this? self-enquiry (for me) can be relatively shallow unless i combine it with the right sadhana. Is it possible to use self-enquiry alone to go to the depths of the mind for temperaments like mine? Am I just not being persistent enough with it? or do some people naturally have a certain quality of consciousness that makes self-enquiry more effective for them? This may explain why some people experience so much frustration at not sensing any progress with self-enquiry

[@lugm1034]

I think your answer is in minute 36:03

[@lenakrupinski6303]

Hi, I feel if you have practised meditations in previous incarnation s you may dissolve the (i) ego state a lot quicker than some who haven't 🙏🙏 This could explain why some get tuned in quicker?? Fact that we are here discussing shows that we are on the correct wave length!!!!🙏🙏🎆🌈💜💜🍁🍁🌸🌸🌷🌷🌹🌹🌻🌻

[@pratyushambastha4819]

Welcome to Sanatan Dharma (Hinduism) sir. Sanatan Dharma believes entire universe is born from same source Whom we Hindus call AUM(OM). Hence we believe that Parmatma (God) is in every thing because all have born from same source and that same source is present within all as vital life force, hence all are equal that's why our Sanatan Dharma scriptures says "Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam" means not just 3-4 but whole world is our family. Love for all hatred for none. We believe within every living being there is divine God that's why we do namaste to all means I bow down to the divine in you. That's why you will find majority of Sanatan Dharmi Hindus vegetarian also as we see Parmatma (God) even within animals. Our Sanatan Dharma (Hinduism) is oldest civilization on planet Earth created by Parmatma. It all about spirituality and human salvation from cycle of birth and death. Welcome to Sanatan family. 😊

[@mariluzaguilar9108]

Better explained is imposible!! Amazing genious David Godman!!!!

[@megavide0]

13:34 "The first thing to appreciate about Baghavan is that he was absolutely non-prescriptive..." 15:34 "... the *I-thought*..." 17:21 "... The subject - *I* - is completely a fiction... It''s a false association. It arises from an idea that: I am a person. I have a mind. I live inside of a particular body. I do things. He said that idea is absolutely wrong. And he said it's what causes you suffering, it's what makes you have wrong ideas about yourself[/ your self(?)], about the world... [...] and he said: This sense of personal identity, which he called the *I-thought*, needs to be challenged... and it needs to be challenged repeatedly, regularly, on a moment to moment basis... " 18:47 "... What is this thing inside you that is aware of your thoughts? What is this thing inside you that claims it's perceiving objects as inside of yourself?.." 19:37 "... What I would suggest..." 21:09 "What he's saying in effect is that there is a false entity..." 21:47 "Imagine it's the shirt of a man and his dog picks up the scent of that shirt... the dog can put its nose on the ground and follow the scent to the original owner of the shirt..." 23:35 "... The I can only exist in association with and identified with objects. It cannot exist by itself..." 24:21 Who is the *I* who inquires? 35:56

[@julianradinski2105]

Amazing you can click on the little time that is blue and rewind or forward to the exact second

[@aliyahsapphire2813]

@@julianradinski2105 is the I thought your ego?

[@vvv2k12]

@@aliyahsapphire2813 yes

[@AbhishekGSE]

@David_Godman. Thanks for this clear and accurate explanation, this helps me to return by back to inner I and practice it easily whenever I distract Thankyou again

[@devanandalovefoundation47]

Thank you for sharing this sharp, clear truth about our own existence.

[@lightandsound]

What one needs to do is part 1 and what happens after is part 2. I don’t think part 2 is in our control or effort. This is brilliantly and concisely explained from approx 4:30 to 9:00. I am very Grateful for this video. It’s a Precious gift ! Thank you

[@numanath]

Thank You. You are great!! It is of great help to improve clarity on "Who am I" practice.

[@yykonnur]

I appreciate the way you narrated the teaching of RM so vividly as they are. Thanks for the information. I was in search of this stuff for a long time.

[@krishna6046]

Hi David, Thank You for your great work. You have brought Bhagavan alive to so many of us who were not fortunate to be born when he was alive. I wish I could have been in his presence. I also wish they had recorded the talks with Bhagavan so that we could hear his voice and blessings directly from the Guru. The path of self-realization is very difficult and I hope HE has mercy in me to take me away from this materialistic world through HIS grace. May God always LOVE me and all of us such souls who want to experience him and reach him. I am sure since we are his creation, he has pity on us and does LOVE us, This life of mine has gone waste and I am not sure if I will ever experience HIM or see HIM this lifetime. Om Namo Bhagavate Ramanaya! Krishna

[@mortalclown3812]

David was born after Bhagavan crossed into eternity & met him through a book by Arthur Osborne. The miracles have been happening for so long... We're definitely blessed

[@chanduprajan5436]

Thanks for the excellent explanations of Maharishi"s teachings.

[@AdrianAK6]

Brilliant exposition David.Clarified so much for me.Many,many thanks for posting.Namaste.

[@kko699]

Perfect - Best in the Series! Love them all- but this one is so incredibly helpful! Thank-you.

[@vishwassoman]

Loved this video. Thank you very much David. You have not only answered many questions, but confirmed some of the understanding too.

[@Vivianne1124]

Thank you so much David. You really explained things that I had never understood. May you be blessed for sharing your direct experience and leaving a legacy.

[@mofoshrimp]

Great video! Oh self-enquiry, so simple, so hard to find other people who are doing it daily, so hard to do it unceasingly, tirelessly... but then again "the idea of difficulty is itself wrong", so I need to get back to enquiry. haha Thanks Mr. Godman!

[@kwixotic]

+Evan Cary Yes, as it is said in many circles, "you must get out of your own way."

[@nicolasmith2050]

Thank you so much for your time taken in presenting. Your videos are exquisite in their clarity.

[@joavanpuran3495]

thanks you sri Godman, we are truly grateful for your very careful and accurate discussions, very few people are so clear on Bhagavan's teachings.

[@aryasamaya]

Thank you David, awesome video, marvellous demystifying of the process and teaching in simple English. Very grateful for this.

[@LuxETenebris33]

Just started reading Be as you are a couple days ago, absolutely love it. 🔱💚🙏

[@sunshine-adhiram7141]

Thank you 🙏! Very clear and informative.

[@wttthm]

Excellent explanation! Thank you David!

[@angelajanebowes]

Thank you so very much David for this very clear explanation 🙏😇🤍

[@ViolindEva]

Ah, this is SO BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you so much for this video. I'm reading the little booklet right now and you are right: inside it you will find everything you need to know, .. which we knew all along but forgot we do.

[@luizbomfim2464]

That's The Best vídeo in the intenet....❤❤❤

[@kcepradeep]

I listened your naraartions earlier too... Everytime I listen them one or other things gets clarified... Now i have better understanding of self enquiry... My heartiest thanks to... I have read your other books too...they are really a true guide for me...The very first book which i read was Living In The Presence of Bhagavan compiled by you...this book gave me inclination or love for Bhagavan...Once again thanks to u... Hope to see u when I come to Tirruvannamalai... Lots of regard...

[@sherwinroger]

thank you so much , this video itself enough to clear all doubts about self enquiry process , great job

[@greyrock420]

Hari Om David Godman. First of all thank you very much for so much of your works that is helping me very much. By this comment I would like to dispute partially your end statement that concentration does lead only to experiences but not to self destruction. I remember Atmananda ji saying that mano laya (mind suppression) is very conductive state by itself. I think that Atmananda Ji explanation was that it helps you to realize what you are not and then more easily practice dispassion. My personal guess would be also that staying in such state is by it's nature slowly dissolving the habit of the mind and thus helping also slowly directly. Also Sri V. V. Brahmam in his satsangs repeats quite often that you do Atmavichara untill you have peace and then stop and let peace work itself. (I assume peace itself is eroding ego). So I agree with you that goal is to dissolve ego (though I do not know such state) but I would say that if someone is having peace by concentrating on heart center then it is very good and beneficial. As long as he is not proud about that (which would boost ego and would be a contraproductive practice). I would agree with you that if someone by constant self abidance can directly make a shift and realize that there is no ego-self then it would be The Goal. But I think for many there is many mano layas and perhaps some experiences and those are good and helpful as long as not over priced and not being attached to them.

[@mridulkumarsharma8646]

Hi David: I think you are extremely serious in pursuit of spirituality, you lived in Arunachal Hills, followed Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj and also spent considerable time with Papaji. After all that did you get your enlightenment! I think you are the most deserving on this planet, and If you are not self- realized, I don't have a chance in hell. Sri Nisargadatta's words are like bullets, each time there is a new experience whenever I read "I am That". It is so sad no one knows him even on the street he lived all his life. If you are enlightened, how it is possible to meet you!

[@tonyc7689]

I first heard bout Sri Rama a Mahashi while.readinf a book by another author who name is Mouni Sadhu and am pleased I found your page. Ty cm for posting !

[@elnino9959]

Thank you for this divine knowledge, we are blessed.