Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi · Volume III

Talk 642

3rd March, 1939

Mr. K. L. Sarma asked: “Svasvarūpānusandhānam bhaktirityabhidhīyate”. Again “Svātmatattvānusandhānam bhaktirityapare jaguh”. What is the difference between the two?

M.: The former is —Who am I? (?) It represents .

The latter is —Whence am I? (Kutoham?) This admits a which seeks the Paramātmā.

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