The Record of Shankaracharya Audiences – Index R

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Word	Year	Page	Description
Radio	1962	41  D	Disciple receiving messages through cosmic consciousness like radio waves.
Radio	1962	60  D	Disciple's relationship with Realised Man - comparison with good and bad radios.
Raja Yoga	1962	38  D	Raja Yoga is the King of Yogas. It is our system of meditation.
Raja Yoga	1988	1020	The system of meditation we use is simple and comfortable. It can be used by young or old.
Raja Yoga	1991	1063-1064	Raja Yoga is a simple system, designed for householders, in which energy from meditation is not misused because it is supported by knowledge and wisdom.
Raja Yoga			See also: Yoga
Rajas	1962	56  D	The activity of Rajas characterised by confusion and indecision.
Rajas	1965	239  D	Every activity is Rajas, so in activity, Buddhi is in motion. But it can be still when we are not active. Activities of Rajas and Tamas collect impurities. Meditation cleans them out.
Rajas	1967	304  D	Most of our day governed by Rajas and Tamas. We are under the influence of Sattva for only two to three hours at most.
Rajas	1967	305  D	Rajas in relation to rising above Tamas. Must then rise above Rajas to Sattva.
Rajas	1967	310  D	Example of Law of Three: when you starting talking, discussing and pulling an idea to pieces, that is Rajas.
Rajas	1967	326  D	Rajasic people of two types - talkative, sentimental, anger-prone, and those who like quick sports and quick actions. The latter do better meditation See story of Sleeping tradesman on page 326  D.
Rajas	1974	643  D	When Ahankar is Rajasic, a man takes himself to be his body and his doing.
Rajas	1975	733  D	Cannot resign from Rajas - it must be used for whatever work is presented to us. We just need to learn to love Atman, then everything else will be kept in its place.
Rajas	1979	876	Those of Rajasic nature have some vague recollection of the meeting with Param-Atman, but are full of doubt.
Rajas	1985	1012	Rajas, although active, acts through both knowledge and devotion - science and art. Science can be supported by the Arts and the emotional side of life. See story of Lame man and blind man on page 77  D.
Rajas	1988	1019	Predominance of Rajas in meditation leads to circling thoughts.
Rajas	1991	1056	Rajasic people have mostly agitated minds, known as Vikshepa.
Rakshas	1970	391  D	Only Absolute would use force to overcome demons (Rakshas).
Rakshas	1970	397  D	R.'s dream about Rakshas. Absolute and Laws of Nature are the same.
Rama	1972	576  D	Janaka and Rama and Vasishtha, examples of householders who worked for liberation through activity.
Ramana Maharshi	1973	617  D	Meditated for 14 years on 'who am I'.
Ramana Maharshi	1977	799	Had to accept that for as long as he was Guru at his Ashram the intrusion by disciples into his private life was natural and he should accept it with grace. See story of Ramana Maharshi and his fast on page 799.
Ramayana	1973	605  D	Rama represents Param-Atman and Sita represents fundamental energy. The two are inseparable as without energy Param-Atman can perform no work.
Ramayana	1978	840	What each character represents.
Ramleela	1970	448  D	Play of life of Ram illustrating Gunas and their differing roles.
Rasa-asvada	1968	372  D	Enjoying the flavour of the Self. One of the obstacles to Nirvikalpa Samadhi.
Rasa-Leela	1971	504-505  D	Krishna play - Ras Leela. Purpose is to show devotees that their life is a play. H.H. explains significance and spiritual meaning of characters and their actions.
Ray of Creation	1964	113  D	The Absolute is motionless but His Ray of Creation is full of motion.
Ray of Creation	1964	116  D	Ray of Creation is from unity to diversity.
Ray of Creation	1964	119  D	H.H. relates process of creation and the process whereby we have our own body.
Ray of Creation	1968	363  D	H.H. explains Indian equivalent of each stage.
Ray of Creation	1970	401-402  D	Description by H.H. of Indian equivalent.
Ray of Creation	1979	883	H.H. explains Indian version.
Ray of Creation	1980	969	Creation and its withdrawal. Aham manifesting as Idam. Two aspects of manifestation - the physical and subtle elements, and consciousness which pervades all of them.
Real 'I'	1962	73  D	Real 'I' is seeing everything in oneself and seeing oneself in everything. How to get rid of False 'I' - look towards Real 'I'.
Real 'I'	1974	641  D	Whatever you cannot give up is Real 'I', Atman. Whatever can be given up is the other 'I' which is the Universe.
Real 'I'			See also: Atman
Realisation	1961	3  D	What does the term 'realisation' mean?
Realisation	1961	4  D	First come out of what you are not. Then you realise you are everything.
Realisation	1961	5  D	Many degrees of realisation.
Realisation	1961	7  D	Realisation not the same as Self-remembering.
Realisation	1961	14  D	Faith in Guru initially feels dualistic but is transformed on realisation. Desire for spiritual companionship remains. See Q. page 13  D.
Realisation	1962	38-39  D	After Realisation man does not forget himself. The way he lives befits his true nature.
Realisation	1962	62  D	Not possible just through a few words. Those who think so are fools and will get nowhere. See story of Brahma and Indra on page 62  D.
Realisation	1963	98  D	Aspirant supported by meditation reaches goal and inherits Universe. See story of Seven gates. Keys of the kingdom on pages 97-98  D.
Realisation	1964	118  D	Cannot be acquired from books or given by teacher. You must experience it yourself.
Realisation	1964	120  D	If one is awakened by one of the Ways - of Knowledge, Devotion, Yoga, or Action - there is no question of going back.
Realisation	1965	242  D	Look for realisation in this life - don't postpone to next life.
Realisation	1968	337  D	Realised Man not free from disturbance in nature but sees it for what it really is.
Realisation	1968	354  D	Realised Man has all knowledge and has experienced all stages and states of human life.
Realisation	1970	403  D	The words 'Self-realisation' are used only because there is nothing better. But no-one has to realise the Self because it's real already and always present.
Realisation	1970	404  D	Realisation 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.
Realisation	1970	407  D	Shankara taught that the way to realisation is the way of the Vedanta.
Realisation	1970	409  D	Nothing happens when true knowledge dawns. All the happenings, happen beforehand.
Realisation	1971	499  D	Disciple must work on all levels by the responsibility of realisation is on the teacher.
Realisation	1971	501  D	No time limit for Self-realisation. Depends on time taken to cleanse Antahkaran.
Realisation	1973	622  D	Any effort made on the way is itself a realisation of the way.
Realisation	1975	708  D	R's realisation 'I have nothing of my own'.
Realisation	1979	871	Three stages of knowledge - Shravana (study), Manana (reflecting) and Nididhyasana (contemplation) are necessary for complete realisation.
Realisation	1980	965	Everyone has to face the world in two ways: Vyavahara - everyday affairs, Paramartha - ultimate realisation of the Self. This information is the preparation needed for initiation.
Realisation	1989	1031	The moment of realisation is the same for both intellectual and devotional people and is full of emotional and intellectual energies in harmonious proportions.
Realisation	1989	1046	If you consider yourself realised, that is the end of the matter - no more guidance can be provided. Observe whether the Self is being experienced as Ahankar or pure Aham. See story of Holy man who wanted certificate of realisation on page 1046.
Realisation	1993	1083	Possible through meditation or knowledge or both. They become special when one decides to treat them very sincerely without missing a single moment for constant awareness.
Realised Man	1961	5  D	Realised Man means realisation of your possibilities.
Realised Man	1961	6  D	Help by Realised Man may cause tears, like surgeon who himself is not unhappy.
Realised Man	1962	32-33  D	Development of this meditation by Realised Man.
Realised Man	1962	33  D	Realised Men have authority to initiate.
Realised Man	1962	35  D	Realised Man goes to sleep without bothering with anything but sleep. He doesn't know his dreams.
Realised Man	1962	39  D	To increase power of the relationship with H.H. one should 'speak what one thinks, and do what one says'.
Realised Man	1962	40  D	Seventh stage of Nyaya ladder: Turiya.
Realised Man	1962	41-42  D	All actions of Realised Man lead towards goodness. Curse can only be given to correct wrong.
Realised Man	1962	43  D	Seventh stage of Nyaya ladder: Turiya.
Realised Man	1962	45  D	In Turiya he knows himself, he knows everything, he knows how to 'do', and whatever he does is just the right thing - right action, right thoughts and right feeling.
Realised Man	1962	47  D	In Turiya he knows himself, he knows everything, he knows how to 'do', and whatever he does is just the right thing - right action, right thoughts and right feeling.
Realised Man	1962	51  D	The attention of the Realised man is very free; it is not hard or close fixed, it is freely moving.
Realised Man	1962	51-52  D	Realised man and disciple.
Realised Man	1962	58  D	Actions of a realised man are efficient and free, whereas the actions of an unrealised person are comparatively crude or excited.
Realised Man	1962	60  D	No disagreement between two Realised men.
Realised Man	1962	65  D	Realised Man teaches like a swimming instructor. He knows what is going on with aspirant and puts right anything that is going wrong.
Realised Man	1964	99  D	Communication with Realised Man not only through personal talk and correspondence.
Realised Man	1964	116  D	Knowledge from Realised Man may uplift man beyond his level, but only temporarily.
Realised Man	1964	116  D	If one is awake one does not have to be near Realised Man to receive particles from Him. More knowledge does not make you a Realised Man. Need experience.
Realised Man	1964	118  D	Relationship of Realised Man can only be with individuals - not with a School.
Realised Man	1964	119  D	When 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.
Realised Man	1964	120  D	Subtle relation with Realised Man only possible when you see everything as your own Self.
Realised Man	1964	123  D	Can receive guidance from distance just by remembering. Necessary to meet Realised Man first for this to happen.
Realised Man	1964	128  D	Full realisation can only come from Realised Man, Self-realisation possible from man at level 5.
Realised Man	1964	134-135  D	Two types of Realised Man, Acharya and Avanoot: teacher and recluse. See story of Jadabharat, Brahmin's son who would only meditate on page 135  D.
Realised Man	1964	135  D	Relationship between disciple and Realised Man is through all time.
Realised Man	1964	138  D	Acceptance of disciple by Realised man.
Realised Man	1964	140  D	We help others only by our words and actions. Only a Realised Man could use more subtle ways.
Realised Man	1964	162  D	All Realised men all over the world have only one desire that humanity should be relieved of suffering and avail themselves of bliss.
Realised Man	1964	165  D	Realised Men are there to help the people who want to find the 'he', the hidden Atman.
Realised Man	1964	167  D	In world of ideas only Realised Man can give proper direction.
Realised Man	1964	167  D	No cause and effect for Realised Man (recurrence).
Realised Man	1964	176  D	Undisturbed by Gunas.
Realised Man	1964	188  D	Knows the Self is real so there is nothing that can make it real.
Realised Man	1964	191  D	Disease in the life of Realised men is due to their previous life. Realisation is of the Atman and not of the body.
Realised Man	1964	193  D	A man of higher level can go into Sattvic activity without having to still body and mind.
Realised Man	1964	200  D	Study Realised men. They are under no bond; they are liberated, so everything which we get through them, even by reading or thinking about their lives, gives inspiration.
Realised Man	1965	218  D	H.H. emanates a stream of emotional content which binds you with him.
Realised Man	1965	224  D	Unity of conscience with the Realised Man is subject to levels.
Realised Man	1965	252  D	Contact with Realised Man by just turning to Him.
Realised Man	1965	261-262  D	Will not waste his energy on trivial questions. But he gives some impulses in times of impending trouble, for example, the recent war.
Realised Man	1965	275  D	Two kinds of Realised Man: recluse and teacher.
Realised Man	1970	391  D	Buddhi like Realised person when still and imbued with Sattva. Realised Man always resorts to Sattvic means. But Absolute sometimes uses force.
Realised Man	1970	395  D	Scriptures left by Realised men help to clear Buddhi. Analogy of coloured or muddy water in bottle.
Realised Man	1970	403  D	Association with Realised Man helps uplift individuals, e.g. engine and goods wagons.
Realised Man	1970	408  D	Veda Vyasa, a Realised Man, gives first Shankara 16-year extension of life to write commentary on Brahma Sutra.
Realised Man	1970	409  D	See story of Neglected grandfather and offer of Mahatma on page 409  D.
Realised Man	1970	448  D	Discrimination in following other Holy Men.
Realised Man	1970	459  D	Although time in his physical presence is limited, H.H.'s mind and heart always ready to help all of us all the time.
Realised Man	1972	571  D	D.S. Realised souls are always established in the cosmic mind. So there's no need to stop and think about it when a question is asked.
Realised Man	1973	611  D	If we are lucky enough to find holy company in this materialistic world and Chitta becomes absorbed in it, reaching Param-Atman is not difficult.
Realised Man	1975	722  D	Contact with Realised Man diminishes activity of all that comes in way of union of disciple and master.
Realised Man	1976	754	Realised Man only awakens something that already exists in mind of unrealised man.
Realised Man	1985	1001	Realised Men are bridge between world and Param-Atman. They treat everyone as themselves.
Realised Man	1985	1011	Rarely need actual contact. Just need to refer to all the material he has given and find out what is useful to the situation.
Realised Man	1991	1066-1067	We can receive knowledge through the words of wise men (Mahapurush) who sometimes create stories or myths to convey their experience.
Realised Man	1993	1074	The company of a Realised man is enough to change the course of a wretched life into a holy life. See story of Handicapped beggar on page 1073.
Realised Man	1993	1079	When you meet a Realised man it doesn't matter if you stay in his company a few minutes or for hours: it is the union, the oneness of being, which really matters.
Realised Man	1993	1081	Relationship with disciples is that the teacher is always there and unity between them is there. It is the responsibility of Realised Man to see that the way is free of trouble.
Realised Man			See also: Disciple(s)
Realised Man			See also: Realisation
Reality	1961	11  D	H.H. summarises writings of original Shankara as 'Brahma is reality, rest is illusion'.
Reality	1970	385  D	Only the Atman is real, everything perceived by the senses is unreal.
Reality	1971	519  D	Only Param-Atman is real and the sensory world is unreal. Forgetting this is the biggest of all troubles. See story of Schoolboy and penknife on page 519  D.
Reality	1971	520  D	Do not think that the world around you - your house, money, body - are insubstantial. It is your feeling of attachment to them that is unsubstantial.
Reality	1972	593  D	D.S. Reality is our home. Until we reach home there will be no peace.
Reality	1978	857	Reality and dreaming - sleep and ignorance.
Reality	1979	954	Ultimate reality illumines everything. Man can feel and realise that ultimate truth through the body.
Reason	1970	450  D	Pure reason only possible if teaching is related to experiences, and questions asked about doubts arising.
Reason	1971	511-512  D	When reason is awakened and its gate open, all divisions vanish. Example of ocean and grains of salt.
Reason	1972	535  D	If we regard everything as a gift from Param-Atman and practise Bhakti, our reasoning becomes clear.
Reason	1973	611  D	You cannot advance sufficient reason to satisfy everyone about the existence of Param-Atman. Param-Atman is beyond human reasoning.
Reason	1974	656  D	Buddhi purified by discipline allows clear reason to appear, cutting away ignorance.
Reason	1974	663  D	Some consider thoughts useless exercise of intellect, but only reason can tell us difference between entanglement ('this is mine' ) and freedom ('nothing is mine').
Reason	1974	672  D	Q. to J. re translation of 'Buddhi'. 'Intellect' is OK - derived from Latin - inter legere, that which can be read between the lines. See story of Parrot who wanted liberation (1) on page 319  D.
Reason	1974	679  D	If you follow the dictates of the mind (Manas) and do not listen to reason (Buddhi), this is not good.
Reason	1976	748	Effort to understand or effort to contradict. Reasoning can be either good or bad.
Reason	1978	863	Manana - going over the teaching again and again and remembering it.
Reason	1991	1060	The division which arises about the intellectual approach to truth is important. Reason is true only if it results in unity. If not, help must be sought from a wise source.
Reason			See also: Viveka
Recluse	1964	134-135  D	Two types of Realised Man, Acharya and Avanoot: teacher and recluse. See story of Jadabharat, Brahmin's son who would only meditate on page 135  D.
Recluse	1972	591-592  D	D.S. People think that to be a recluse means to be inactive. But when a man has become absolutely silent and in bliss he is transmitting bliss to all creatures.
Recurrence	1962	62  D	Once relation with Realised Man established, there should be no question of rebirth See story of Brahma and Indra on page 62  D.
Recurrence	1964	136  D	The last desire before one's death establishes the pattern for the next life. Child prodigies. Familiar feeling of events due to deep impression in previous life.
Recurrence	1964	167  D	There are 8,400,000 cycles of lives through which one being has to pass.
Recurrence	1964	191  D	Disease in the life of Realised men is due to their previous life. Realisation is of the Atman and not of the body.
Recurrence	1964	195  D	Human form is where discipline is possible: miss the chance and you go on repeating the same life.
Recurrence	1965	242  D	Does the mantra remain with us in the next life? H.H. advises realisation in this life: don't look beyond, it is unnecessary.
Recurrence	1968	338-339  D	Recurrence is Punarjanma: 'appearance of a form in time'. Rebirth of two kinds - compulsory and voluntary to help mankind.
Recurrence	1968	339  D	Determined by actions performed in previous lives, predominant Guna. Analogy of prison inmates.
Recurrence	1968	362  D	Birth and death are changes in form in our journey through eternity.
Recurrence	1970	386  D	This life is more important than the previous or the future ones. We can't change the past or live a future life now.
Recurrence	1970	419  D	Certain experiences causally related to what was collected in essence in a previous life.
Recurrence	1970	420-422  D	Explanation of 'Who is it that lives throughout different lives, and what is it that takes forms and gets dissolved and then again takes form?'.
Reflection	1970	402  D	Atman encompasses whole organism; experience of this peaceful abode is the inner reflection of the extensiveness of the universe.
Reflection	1970	450  D	Pure reason only possible if teaching is related to experiences, and questions asked about doubts arising.
Regret	1972	562-563  D	Looking back with regret develops despondency: look ahead.
Reincarna­tion	1978	844-845	Krishna and Arjuna. Realised man knows his births and is not bound by them.
Relation­ships	1977	802-803	Contact between School people can be on the causal level. But contact between School man and common man must be at a level at which common man can understand.
Relation­ships	1977	809	If both parties are pure there is no problem. If one is pure and the other impure, victory will go ultimately to the pure in heart.
Relaxation	1964	127-128  D	Should go through whole body at once when you start to meditate. No need to relax individual parts. Further stages of relaxation in deep meditation.
Relaxation			See also: Rest
Relaxation			See also: Tension
Religions	1962	67-68  D	Sanatan is contained in all religions. No need to change anybody's present religion.
Religions	1964	137  D	Difference of interpretation on a large scale results in the creation of different religions. One has to look into all of them and find the common thread.
Religions	1965	244  D	All religions everywhere have as their aim the achievement of happiness or bliss. The differences in religions are not to be found in their aim but in their rituals.
Religions	1967	313  D	Fundamentals of all religions the same, but details always different due to place and people.
Religions	1967	328  D	Q.s re different religions, East and West, rules and fear. Those responsible for religions don't discharge their proper duty. See story of Lame man and blind man on page 77  D.
Religions	1968	364  D	In India some sects go for a manifest God, others for the unmanifest God. All are attachments.
Religions	1972	579  D	D.S. All religions say 'do this, worship in this way, etc.' It's not possible. The purpose is just to exhaust ego, so ego eventually says 'Thy will be done'.
Religions	1982	992-993	Full description of Sanatan Dharma and its ten concepts. It is not specific to Hindus - all religions supported on this.
Religions	1988	1021	Self-realisation implies elimination of ignorance caused by worldly education, untrue philosophies, and imperfect religious traditions.
Religions	1992	1074	The efficacy of traditional repeated prayers is doubtful unless they touch the heart, for the power of the spirit is expressed mostly in spontaneous prayer.
Remem­bering	1962	67  D	By remembering the names of the great masters in the initiation ceremony, we enlist their help.
Remem­bering	1964	154  D	You don't have to be saying all the time 'I am observing'. You remember enough so that when there is a free moment you turn to the Atman.
Remem­bering	1970	401  D	Possible to return to 'still' place by remembering experience.
Remem­bering	1970	415  D	Remembering Atman helps one perform the activity to full and true effect.
Remem­bering	1970	416  D	In relation to giving of Initiation. Example of switching on flow of electricity.
Remem­bering	1970	433  D	Faith keeps knowledge alive in memory. See story of First Shankaracharya and Padmapada (1) on page 433  D.
Remem­bering	1970	448  D	To create devotional state one can either remember one's own Self or remember Realised Man.
Remem­bering	1970	453  D	Idea received from grace should be kept in the heart to 'remember again and again and seek for'.
Remem­bering	1972	539  D	Quote from Gita as subject of H.H. discourse: 'He who frees himself of his body remembering Param-Atman at his last moment, gets into Param-Atman undoubtedly'.
Remem­bering	1973	618  D	Instead of trying to make thoughts dwell in Param-Atman, let Param-Atman dwell in your thoughts. Then coldness will disappear.
Remem­bering	1974	636  D	If the darkness of forgetting is contained between two lights (rememberings) it is easy to cross the darkness without any help from outside. See story of Snake and mongoose (1) on page 636  D.
Remem­bering	1975	711-712  D	Helpful to remember Param-Atman or Guru before meditation.
Remem­bering	1975	712  D	Remembering any of the three graces between daily activities makes energy available. Example of light spreading out from two lamp-posts.
Remem­bering	1976	747	We should give up remembering past events with the desire to repeat them in the future.
Remem­bering	1979	879	'Aham Brahmasmi' - I am Brahman - only to remind you of what you are.
Remem­bering	1979	881	Eventually the feeling 'I am Brahman' becomes natural. Then you remember it only when someone challenges it. Forgetting between two rememberings is not important. See story of Lamp-posts light the way (1) on page 881.
Remem­bering	1979	909	Yada (remembering) and Daya (mercy) as example of relationship between disciple and teacher.
Remem­bering	1989	1029	Three ways of remembering unity: real remembering is immutable but experienced by few; through prayer in the heart; through the intellect.
Remem­bering	1989	1036	Remembering cannot be clear and full unless the mind is withdrawn from being someone or doing something - Vikshepa. The antidote is meditation.
Remem­bering	1989	1042	Life a journey. Energy, light and knowledge are needed. Due to many engagements and activities one may forget the source of energy, but when you remember, the energy returns.
Remem­bering			See also: Memory
Remem­bering			See also: Self-remembering
Renuncia­tion	1972	536  D	To experience divine manifestations a devotee has to renounce everything else. See story of Mahatma and Maharajah on page 536  D.
Renuncia­tion	1972	542  D	Only way to escape desires, sex, anger, attachment, etc. is renunciation: practise transferring love of these to love of Param-Atman.
Renuncia­tion	1972	561  D	Tradition of spiritual life in India where those on way of action and way of renunciation supported each other.
Renuncia­tion	1972	573  D	D.S. Sacrifice and renunciation are different. Sacrifice is worship, renunciation can contain an element of ego.
Renuncia­tion	1972	576  D	Two ways of approaching liberation; action and renunciation.
Repayment	1965	218  D	How can we repay? Whatever the way in which people wish to express their obligation toward the Holy Tradition, they should do it by themselves.
Resolution(s)	1972	559  D	How to differentiate between two types of impulse and resolution; from Manas or Buddhi.
Resolution(s)	1972	560  D	Situations are not always favourable to good resolutions. One should accept this as part of the grace of the Absolute and wait for a change to occur.
Resolution(s)	1980	975	Good impulse' requires proper consideration and reasoning. Then resolution in Suricharana achieved.
Resolution(s)	1993	1080	Intimate desires, ideas and ambitions often creep in unnoticed. So before meditating, make a resolution to keep out every type of thought.
Respond	1985	1000	How to respond naturally: all the advice should become part of your nature. Then when any problem arises in the organisation, you should be able to respond naturally.
Respon­sibility	1978	859	Remains even if teacher passes you on; but if disciple himself changes, teacher's responsibility ends.
Respon­sibility	1979	889	Care in giving system; only to those who show responsibility by putting into practice what they hear.
Rest	1962	71  D	After a busy day rest before meditating.
Rest	1964	116  D	Gives us bliss which we do not get from ordinary activity.
Rest	1964	190  D	Time between actions is time to give the mind rest.
Rest	1967	306  D	Rest in Tamas and rest in Sattva.
Rest	1967	308  D	To rest is to give up; we can live without things and ideas but not without rest. At spiritual level, rest is needed to give peace. To take people to bliss is giving them rest with the Self.
Rest	1967	332  D	Rest and silence (rest for subtle body).
Rest	1973	622-623  D	Full reply to W. on three types of rest. Description of man who provides himself with spiritual rest. See pages 377-378  D.
Rest	1974	628  D	Psychological rest only comes after cessation of desires.
Rest	1974	633  D	Only necessary after activity. We must use all our assets (subtle and causal) fully.
Rest	1974	685  D	During 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.
Rest	1979	890-891	Three kinds of rest - Sattvic, Rajasic and Tamasic.
Rest	1979	893	Rest after activity so that we have a better understanding and availability of force for the next activity. Represented in symbol of Rasleela.
Rest	1979	895	The rest between desires is mental rest; no need to stop activity. Make a demarcation in the mind when an activity finishes. Example of H.H.'s cook.
Rest	1979	915	Providing point of rest for sick people, e.g. well filling up at night. Drugs or meditation. Use of Japa (spoken mantra) or music to help those who can't meditate.
Rest	1979	929	Advice for those unable to find point of rest (natural Samadhi) due to Samskar. See story of Ants and sugar (5) on page 929.
Rest	1979	930	Finding point of rest but then losing it by noting its achievement, e.g. digestion of food. Must make it natural.
Rest and unrest	1969	377-378  D	Explanation of restfulness and unrest. Analogies of waves in the ocean and clouds hiding the sun.
Retirement	1979	925	H.H.'s message to R.: Retirement is physical, but Satsang must go on to last breath.
Retirement	1985	1011	Good company available in retirement. Self is highest.
Retirement			See also: Old age
Return to the Source	1961	2-5  D	Theme of 1961 record. Description of R.'s first visit to India and meeting with Shankaracharya.
Revelation	1972	537  D	Incarnations of Param-Atman are rare. When He reveals Himself in Antahkaran of a devotee, this is revelation rather than incarnation.
Reverence	1962	30  D	The initiation ceremony symbolises reverence. It points to the duty of initiates to respect and serve the initiator.
Reverence	1965	221  D	There are two types of disciple: one does what he is paid to do; the other does everything through faith, respect, reverence and devotion.
Reverence	1988	1022	Prayer is needed to rekindle reverence and vigour when one feels stuck in meditation.
Reverence	1988	1025	H.H. gives an example of a Vedic ritual being done with reverence.
Reverence	1988	1025	H.H. gives an example of a pattern of holes made by woodworms which depicted the sign of Rama being thus transformed into an object of beauty and reverence.
Right and wrong	1970	391  D	Buddhi, faculty for making decisions but coloured by three Gunas; may be right or wrong.
Right and wrong	1970	395  D	Buddhi, faculty for making decisions but coloured by three Gunas; may be right or wrong.
Ritual	1962	69  D	Physical way for ordinary man to bring right feeling.
Ritual	1965	245  D	Through the ages, rituals become bonds.
Ritual	1978	824	Rituals of Khumba Mela designed to clean ill feelings and bad habits.
Role	1972	599  D	We have to be careful in seeking exceptions to the general precept of non-violence. See D.S. example 'role of soldier is to kill' on page 575  D.
Role	1982	986	World at large is in difficulties as far as spiritual field is concerned and people looking for guidance. Role of the Study Society should be to take a leading part in the nation.
Role	1982	994	The Society can provide help for scientists to get knowledge of consciousness and the steadiness of mind needed for communication in the vast inner world.
Roles, Dr. F.C.	1982	985	H.H. expresses his wishes for R. to continue inspiring members so that the Society can enlarge its scope to serve the nation and inspire others with true knowledge and confidence.
Roles, Dr. F.C.	1982	997	Message from H.H. to R. - keep complete charge of the Society for as long as his body is available for it.
Roles, Dr. F.C.	1985	1002	R.'s statement just before he died: 'there is only one consciousness'. H.H. agrees this is the first thing to tell people.
Roles, Dr. F.C.	1985	1003	H.H. refers to his first meeting with R. when R. explained the task Ouspensky had given him.
Roles, Dr. F.C.	1985	1011	H.H. describes the marvellous balance in Dr. Roles whose being was based on devotion but was not short on knowledge to help when needed.
Roles, Dr. F.C.	1989	1047	H.H. explains the background to his relationship with R. Ouspensky's instruction to R. to seek guidance in India.
Roles, Dr. F.C.	1989	1054	H.H.'s message to Study Society: Dr. Roles had love in abundance. Nurture spiritual tree left by Dr. R. for humanity.
Roles, Dr. F.C.	1991	1065	R. failed the exam at Rishikesh but he was the only one to stay in contact and establish a relationship with H.H.
Roles, Dr. F.C.	1991	1067	Message to Society: 'keep your minds intent on Dr. F.C. Roles's feelings and thoughts so the Society may enjoy continuous progress'.
Roles, Dr. F.C.	1992	1074	His brilliant light shines on us and on the tree he planted.
Roles, Dr. F.C.	1993	1078	R. worked from the heart and did not worry too much about the way of knowledge.
Roles, Dr. F.C.	1993	1087	Tree planted and nourished by Dr Roles cannot be harmed by any turbulence.
Rules	1965	220  D	Rules and purpose of discipline.
Rules	1965	223  D	Sadhana and discipline.
Rules	1965	224  D	In the domain of conscience very few rules and regulations are needed.
Rules	1967	328  D	World is governed by eternal rules (Dharma).
Rules	1970	460  D	'The Word' embodied in Shastras: only valid rules to decide what is useful or not to Atman.
Rules	1970	460-461  D	Rules needed by organisations for development of the individual and life and propagation of the organisation.
Rules	1974	679  D	There should be strictness about rules in spiritual organisations but there should also be love.
Rules	1974	681  D	Rules have been laid down to give us a degree of control over the senses.
Rules	1974	690  D	H.H. advice for New Zealand: 'I don't want to lay down too many rules'.
Rules	1979	910	Not to be imposed under any circumstances. Responsibility given to those who respond to the call for help in running the School.
Sattva	1964	176  D	Nothing is devoid of Sattva. Difficulty of words to express Sattva meaning.
Sattva	1964	197  D	The natural state of the Self is Sattvic. We try to undo the cloud and the impurities which surround it and which make it look multifarious and Rajasic.
Sattva	1965	271  D	'Treasure in heaven' is the Sat-Chit-Ananda of Atman, not Sattva which is transitory.
Sattva	1967	304  D	Difference between attention and Sattva. Attention anticipates Sattva and Sattva helps to be attentive.
Sattva	1967	304  D	Effect of Sattva is a new awakening. Use depends on essence and being. Sattva can lead to higher consciousness. Can only be under influence of Sattva for two to three hours a day.

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