The Record of Shankaracharya Audiences – Index E


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WordYearPageDescription
East and West1965238  DHumanity rather than East and West: the bridge is an emotional one.
East and WestSee also: Bridge
Eclipse1968362  DSignificance of eclipse in Indian philosophy.
Education1965285  DSchool at Ashram works on being and knowledge.
Education1976755Education of two kinds - spiritual uplift and language. Meaning of Vidya and Avidya.
Education1976770Gita and Upanishads as an aid to educating children.
Education1977816Education of children should teach them that if you want deep happiness, hard or difficult work is needed.
Efficiency196251  DThe efficiency of the instructor (i.e. Realised Man) is so great that his attention is very free.
Efficiency196258  DEfficiency comes only after being trained; once you have learned from a better person, you will not do wrong. You will know right from wrong.
Efficiency1974659  DAbsolute is Rasa - the great ocean of sweetness. In meditation one takes a dive into this ocean and this produces attention, precision and efficiency in speech and actions.
Efforts196272  DHard work produces something, but not what we need. Just need to discover where to look to find peace.
Efforts1964116  DW. asks re essential effort. Efforts necessary till Buddhi pure, not beyond.
Efforts1970427  DNo grace without effort and discipline.
Efforts1970470  DUse of force to make Chitta stay in a particular state does not succeed.
Efforts1970478  DAnswer to DC re ineffectual efforts.
Efforts1972537  DTrying to look good outside but staying bad inside is wilful deception. See story of Imposter of the Prince of Avagarh on pages 537-538  D.
Efforts1972556  DIndividual makes little effort - greater effort is made by Param-Atman.
Efforts1972588  DD.S. Effort always gives some sort of worry. When Dharana becomes habit and natural, it is effortless.
Efforts1973610  DThe important thing is confidence not effort. If you live in the present, the past and future would take care of themselves.
Efforts1973622  DAny effort made on the way is itself a realisation of the way. All one can do is to make these little efforts from day to day. See story of Traveller with a small lantern (1) on page 622  D.
Efforts1974693  DWe need to transform our nature, but we cannot do it by our own efforts alone. The grace of Param-Atman is needed.
Ego196111  DAim of discipline is to offer ego as sacrifice at the altar of wisdom
Ego196114  DSacrifice of ego - H.H. advises on approach. Expansion of ego needed.
Ego196391  DEgocentric feeling diminished when affection for meditation increases.
Ego1964158  DRelation of ego to Atman.
Ego1965228  DI am not the ego, but the ego belongs to me; the Manas, the body, or the chair is not my Self but for my Self.
Ego1970471  DObserver always remains same - modification happens to ego (Ahankar) because change is its very nature. See letter on pages 466-467  D.
Ego1971490  DThree types of Ahankar (ego) - Sattvic, Rajasic, Tamasic.
Ego1972578  DD.S. Ego prevents one admitting that everything is predestined and one is not the doer. See story of Bird on mast of ship on page 578  D.
Ego1972600  DD.S. Remembering that man is only an instrument in the hand of God, and everyone has to play the role given to him, helps give freedom from ego.
Ego1973606  DIndividual ego's use is that of incentive to duty and appropriate behaviour.
Ego1977801Two ways in which ego can disappear - Anvaya and Vyatireka.
Ego1977802Ego creates artificial bodies when meeting people, according to what they imagine themselves and the other person to be. This is 'pretending' to meet. A real meeting is Self meeting Self.
Ego1979876In those of Tamasic nature, ego predominates.
Ego1979877Ego as a servant. Need to control, otherwise it will try to lead you astray.
Ego19881026Ego must not be allowed to arise in the Society, otherwise divisions will manifest. When one subdues ego, new ideas to advance the work appear.
Ego19891046Awareness should be focussed to observe whether the Self is being experienced as ego or pure Aham.
Ego19911058One person thinks he is the wisest, cleverest, most efficient and best person for the job. The use of deliberate misinterpretation and hypocritical language creates confusion and causes war.
EgoSee also: Ahankar
Electricity1978858Analogy in relation to our mantra.
Electricity1978862 You can only increase power of Antahkaran to a proportionate degree by practice. Analogy of electricity supply. To get more power, you must ask your Guru to change the meter.
Elements1965255  DCosmic chariot where five elements are the horses.
Elements1967298  DPhenomenal world arises from manipulation of five basic elements.
Elements1967299  DRelationship of physical body to earth, air, fire, water and ether.
Elements1967307  DElements as basis of scientific work.
Elements1970423  DNew forms appear out of the will of the Absolute, and return to five elements. Example making table from wood.
Elements1978845Five elements of cosmos. The entire creation is Samashti.
Elements1979868Creation is made of five elements - Akasha, air, fire, water, earth.
Elements1979875Same in body and in cosmos.
Elements1979883Elements in creation: Akasha, air, fire, water, earth.
Elements1979918Elements responsible for the creation of an impression arise from the interaction of the individual and the world.
Elements1979931Progression from ethereal to solid. Unity possible amongst ethereal elements but not amongst solid.
Elements1982995The three bodies of the universe are made from nine elements - list of nine.
Elements19891051Five elements Space, Air, Fire, Water and Earth are the Tamasic manifestation of the Tanmatras (the subtle form of the elements).
Elements19911056-1057Five elements are source of all empirical knowledge, conveyed through the five senses and received as perceptions. The way in which they are received depends on the Gunas.
Elephant19615  D See story of Elephant and mahout. God is everywhere (1) on page 5  D.
Elephant196244  DReal elephant and felt elephant - in relation to fifth step of ladder.
Elephant1964145  DDivine knowledge always meets with difficulties. Example of elephant going through Indian village and barking dogs.
Elephant1974660  DDedicate heart to Atman. If that is properly achieved in its simplicity, nothing else is important. See story of Elephant and crocodile on page 660  D.
Emanation1970455  DSubtle body is an emanation of the causal body.
Emotion1964201  DWays of knowledge and emotion. Example of prison, the servant, and the jailor.
Emotion1964201  DIntelligence of pure knowledge must work to bring about love of truth for emotion to work.
Emotion1964202  DEmotional stream is eternal. Flow of water is dependent on demand.
Emotion1965218  DH.H. emanates a stream of emotional content which binds you with him.
Emotion1965221-222  DWay for emotionally predominant people is by faith and trust.
Emotion1965224  DThe domain of emotion is where conscience arises.
Emotion1978841Emotional v. intellectual type. See story of Two artists (5) on pages 841-842.
Emotion1979921Emotional acts create Rajas which is Vikshepa.
Emotion19891032Sometimes people are carried away by passion or impetuousness after initiation, but soon lose interest and leave. The only course for them is rational knowledge to redress the balance.
Emotional Centre1964197  DBuddhi works from emotional centre as well as from intellect. Once your emotional centre is properly charged, then it helps very much.
Emotional Centre1964198  DThe inner relation works through the emotional stream which is Eternal.
Emotional Centre1965226  DRelation to Buddhi/Manas/Chitta/Ahankar. Works with great speed.
Emotional Centre1965241  DEmotional centre and nature of experience in (Savikalpa) Samadhi.
Emotional Centre1965242  DReal knowledge experienced only when intellectual and emotional centres unite.
Emotional Centre1965261  DThose who work through emotional centre should not be given too much spiritual food, otherwise they risk indigestion.
Emotional Centre1970389  DComparison of meaning of Bhawana with Ouspensky's definition. Ailments of emotional centre in causal body. See story of Millionaire patient, and sweets on page 389  D.
Emotional Centre1970392  DBhawana emanates from causal level and stands between an activity and its consideration by Buddhi.
Emotional Centre1970395  DCleared by elimination of desires by Sattva. Example of water in glass bottle. Four divisions of Antahkaran.
Emotional Centre1970400  DNecessity of discourses and knowledge of truth for predominantly emotional people to move on way.
Emotional Centre1970404  DRealisation possible either by Bhawana (emotion) or by Viveka. However, since further enquiry based on the other way may be needed, the disciple should work on both ways.
Emotional Centre1970404  DR. comments that Bhawana seems to be the equivalent of Higher Emotional Centre in our Western System.
Emotional Centre1970448  DWith emotional attitude, anything taken up and accomplished without attachment (devotional).
Emotional Centre1970454  DMelting of heart - to bring heart to natural state. Nothing really happens because Ashuddha Ahankar has no reality.
Emotional Centre1970457  DDifferent help needed for emotional and intellectual types. How to determine which type someone is.
Emotional Centre19911059Long-standing members came together in the Study Society to serve its original aim. If their emotional centre serves that aim in any manner to their liking, there is nothing wrong.
Emptiness1976760Sunyata is emptiness: 'I am not remembering anything, I do not even know that I am meditating'.
Emptiness1976761Sunyata is emptiness, absolute lack of knowledge, under the influence of Tamas. Time spend in Sunyata is wasted. To lift the mind from Sunyata you take it towards Ananda.
Emptiness1979944Relationship of Param-Atman, Brahman and Atman. All three are empty space.
EmptinessSee also: Void
Ends and means1975725  DDifferent ends for different means.
Energy1964109  DRecharging with energy through meditation. Spending less than one earns and raising level of being.
Energy1964109  DIn meditation rest in Sattva brings in relaxation, relieves tension or fatigue and helps re-create peace and bliss.
Energy1964114  DTwo half hours a day sufficient to give householder enough energy and Sattva to live and to develop. Only one store of energy, stored in subtle form.
Energy1964131  DTimetable for meditation and ordinary work so as to save and restore energy.
Energy1964132  DMeditation is as much for practical use as for spiritual use. It stills the mind, gives more energy for efficient and positive action, and can add to well-being.
Energy1964143  DEnergy stored in sex centre can be roused through Yoga, but not for Fourth Way.
Energy1964187  DEnergy e.g. of car engine/battery and recharging. Meditation re-charges energy, but use this energy for Atman. Form good habits.
Energy1965231  DEnergy comes from sleep and from proper meditation.
Energy1965239  DTwo half-hours of meditation provide enough energy.
Energy1970462-463  DDescription of Kundalini power or energy - its relation to meditation, and its use in the world. Can be put to good or bad use.
Energy1972564  DDon't waste energy thinking about mistakes from previous actions - attend to next moment.
Energy1972591  DD.S. Conserve energy through surrender to God. Give up responsibility and let Him carry it out.
Energy1973605  DSita in Ramayana represents fundamental energy - the possessor of energy is Param-Atman. Energy needs a vehicle.
Energy1973624  DHaving reached stillness of a deep dive in meditation one is never without energy and love.
Energy1974633  DStream of energy through universe (Samashti) is held by individual (Vyashti) like earthen pot. You take energy from main stream for daily affairs, exhaust it, refill, etc.
Energy1974633  DOrdinary man knows only how to replace physical energy but doesn't get the best out of his life because of lack of subtle and causal rest.
Energy1974652  DConnection of disciple and teacher and flow of energy. Analogy with supply of electricity to different houses.
Energy1974685  DDuring meditation, no energy comes from outside. The subsidence of the energies in the body provides rest and we feel refreshed with energy available for all our actions.
Energy1974686  DThe reasons for loss of energy during the day are overwork, over-eating and over-sleeping.
Energy1975720  DRajas and Tamas use up energy, Sattva recovers and stores energy.
Energy1975728  DCan be obtained from natural Samadhi which comes between desires but not usually tapped.
Energy1976765Ways of recouping energy that is used in attending to worldly duties. Sattvic rest is more powerful than rest in Tamas.
Energy1979938Being attached to finishing work you have started, causes loss of energy. Examples of factories, and a court of law.
Energy1979947Meditation puts one in touch with the source of energy. It also brings efficiency.
Energy1979948Through repetition of mantra, the power of Chetan Shakti tends to go up the spine.
Energy1979951Repetition of mantra connects us to the power of Samashti. Analogy of electric current.
Energy19891031If people experience total unity for just a minute or two they reach the source of all energy. This leads to a happy and harmonious life.
Energy19891034Eating, running and sleeping uses more breath than meditation and so consumes more energy. Refining the pranas through meditating saves energy and you will live longer.
Energy19891042Remembering makes energy available. Energy acquired and stored through stillness. In activity one may forget the source of energy, but when you remember, the energy returns.
Energy19891044Meditation transforms attention into pure consciousness which is the centre of energy. Regular practice increases the store of energy.
Energy19931079When one comes out of meditation its stillness, extra energy and natural bliss are available, and these enable one to work with efficiency and precision.
Energy19931080In stillness one is with the Self which is full of energy. Don't misuse this energy by inviting in guests such as ideas, desires, worries and expectations
Enjoyment1971483  DBhoga - enjoying richness of creation and getting a taste for it may lead to Moha (deep attachment). Avoided by Prem, true love of Absolute.
Enlighten­ment1964188  DUnity is there, the Self which is real is all there; it is only a matter of Enlightenment.
Enlighten­ment19881021Moment of enlightenment is spontaneous but disciple must first undo false knowledge. Two approaches: 'All this I am', 'There is nothing else but I' - Anvaya, Vyatireka.
Enlighten­ment19921073Those who persist in their practice attain enlightenment which breaks the vicious circle of birth and death. One who seeks will find.
Enlighten­mentSee also: Self-realisation
Enneagram1968360-361  DSymbol used also in India and its relation to Laws of Three and Seven.
Enneagram1975729  DNine is perfect number in Hindu philosophy.
Entangle­ment1970470  DDon't become drowned in other people's thoughts and circumstances.
Entertain­ment1964142  DTry to put on better plays and better ways of entertainment to offer good influences.
Equality1973607  DEveryone is unique, there can be no equality. The world means variety. Without differences the world would disappear into Param-Atman. See story of Mahatma who said 'There is no Mahatma like me' on page 607  D.
Equilibrium1964110  DWe need equilibrium to communicate properly.
Equilibrium1972537  DJust as disturbance of equilibrium in the body causes disease, so in creation when the balance is upset, the forces of Param-Atman restore it.
Equilibrium1975710  DIn deep meditation and deep sleep there is a moment of equilibrium, but apart from this there will always be disturbances. Face them with detachment.
Essence196255  DGunas determine the interplay between our activies and our nature, our Essence.
Essence196266  DEssence determines an individual's possibilities. Strong quality of essence leads a man to the Way.
Essence1964167  DEssence one gets with birth; essence for next life is this plus what you collect in this life. 8,400,000 cycles of life. Only in human stage can good or bad be added to essence.
Essence1964176  DEssence, which is responsible for our direction in life, can cause one Guna to predominate.
Essence1965262  DTwo types of influences accumulated in Samskar - one leads to activity, the other to non-activity.
Essence1970419  DCertain experiences causally related to what was collected in essence in a previous life.
Essence1970455  DEssence lies dormant in the causal body.
Essence1972548  DQ. to J. re body, soul, essence and personality. 'Pratibha' is all three put together.
Essence1979914-915Samskar system - Prarabdha, Sancita and Kriyaman through which everyone gets result of what he has done previously.
Essence1979917Effect of good and bad company on essence.
Essence1979918The brilliance which is part of the impression is created by the Absolute. If Samskar is good the bliss within will respond to the brilliance.
Essence1979921Coverings of Antahkaran (Mal, Vikshep and Avaran) arise from Samskar.
EssenceSee also: Samskar
Eternal1967328  DWorld is one and is governed by eternal rules - dharma. The wise conform to the rule of their own accord.
Eternity1965227  DThe Self lives in eternity.
Eternity1968362  DOnly Absolute or Atman is eternal. Changes such as birth and death are just appearances and not eternal, but law of change is eternal.
EtherSee: Akasha
Evil196248  DForces of evil always challenge the force of good. Whenever anybody takes a step to do good he has to face the forces of evil.
Evil1977808Evil is in eye of beholder: the way we look at the world. See story of H.H. and the erotic sculptures on page 808.
Examination1965271  DReference to R.'s test of spiritual knowledge at Rishikesh.
Example1979909Most important in teaching.
Exhaustion1972589  DD.S. Surrender ego or individual intellect to get full activity and power, and avoid exhaustion which comes from failure.
Exhaustion1979915-916If people are overworked, music or meditation will send them to sleep so that they obtain rest in Tamas.
Exhaustion1979930Trying to do Sadhana for a longer time produces exhaustion. Increase slowly and make it natural.
ExhaustionSee also: Fatigue
Expansion1964113  DDistracting noises in meditation seem very harsh until one expands oneself.
Expansion1964119  DWhen a disciple can expand his Being to the level of the subtle world, then he can have relations with the Realised Man in the subtle state.
Expansion1964120  DTwo ways to supplement expansion.
Expansion1964123  DHave feelings of expansion before, not during meditation. All forces of the Absolute are embracing you from all sides.
Expansion1964144  DFeeling and thought, can bring about expansion of oneSelf to encompass the entire Universe. Also see other version on page 143  D.
Expansion1964157  DThere has to be a feeling of expansion of the body so that it covers the whole Universe.
Expansion1964160  DWhen you expand yourSelf and embrace everything around you, the distractions during meditation become just a part of you and their harshness disappears.
Expansion1965255-256  DFeeling of expansion, cure for difficulties in meditation. Example of room made of glass, brick or steel.
Expansion1965259  DFeeling of expansion, cure for difficulties in meditation. Example of room made of glass, brick or steel.
Expansion1965263-264  DCannot be created by physical activity. Expansion is through an idea which gives an impulse to the heart. Useful during day when not doing work involving attention.
Expansion1977801When the Ahankar has been expanded so much that it comprehends the complete Samashti, then the scope of personal ego vanishes completely because there isn't one.
Expansion1979896Expansion takes place in Antahkaran through the mantra, making the individual more universal.
Expectation1964122  DAny experience during meditation will break the rhythm of the mantra. There should be no expectation even of bliss or expansion.
Expectation1980955-956New meditators can feel dejected because they have high expectations which are not fulfilled. The solution is to educate them to understand that meditation must be done for some time.
Expectation19891033Sometimes people expect too much from meditation in a short period, and this causes tension. If they are persistent in practice and take an interest in the theory they will succeed.
Expectation19891035Expectation is coloured by selfishness. An act of sacrifice aims at giving, without expectation of a similar act in return.
Expectation19931081New meditators are often quite naturally overpowered by thoughts and expectations and this creates Vikshepa and leads to a tense atmosphere.
Experience196254  DUp to fourth step of ladder is preparation - beyond is experience.
Experience1964190  DExperiences of miraculous nature which may come as a result of meditation should not be expressed.
Experience1965228  DSelf-realisation is a permanent experience. It is not a state.
Experience1968354  DForces of the subtle body are always available and can appear miraculous. But not used except in emergencies.
Experience1971511-512  DCommunication presupposes experience, example of grains of salt being dissolved into sea.
Experience1972547  DExperience of Param-Atman through sound of mantra. See letter on page 546  D.
Experience1972566  DD.S. The internal functions of mind must attach themselves to external senses for experience to take place.
Experience1976756Experiences relate to that which has already happened, so discussion of them won't help. From a spiritual point of view giving thought to what has happened in the past is useless. See story of Learned man and group discussion on page 756.
Experience1978827One cannot transmit an experience, only lead others to experience for themselves.
Experience1978832One cannot transmit an experience, only lead others to experience for themselves.
Experience1980977Only experience in relation to 'Who I am', What is this universe? Who is the Creator?', 'What are my responsibilities to the Creator, the universe and myself?' is helpful.
Experience1980980Atman being the experiencer, can't be experienced. Whenever there is any claim of beauty or touch it relates to Idam, not Aham.
Experience19881019Single experience of unity of Vyashti with Samashti establishes life-long relationship.
Experience19891037Experience of the world, which keeps changing, is through senses and mind. Experience of the Self arises when the other means of experience are transcended. See story of Indra discovers the limitations of the gods on pages 1037-1038.
Experience19891038Sometimes people experience that their mind or intellect doesn't work. Who is it who knows this - the knower of mind, world, intellect? One has to conclude it is stillness.
Experience19931077Experiences only true if they expand the individual to the universal. If an experience serves the personal and has a sense of self-importance it is Rajas or Tamas.