People used to come to Ramana Maharshi and ask who they were in their previous incarnation, as if that mattered. And he would look at them and say, “Who is asking the question? You’re looking at me—you’re looking out—and you’re unaware of what’s behind your eyes. Go back in and find out who you are, where the question comes from, why you ask…”
Ramana had this look in his eye, one of the few who get the joke. Like, “Oh come off it, Shiva. I recognize you. When you come to my door and say, “I’m so and so.” I say, “Ha! What a funny way God has appeared today!”
After hearing this story years ago, it quickly became my default setting and has subsequently resulted in many fits of laughter at the hilarity of the infinite disguises. The faces of animals and people alike...
Everything is God in a costume.
Everything.
☾ Devotional Spell for the Cosmic Witness
Let my eyes be trained to see the divine in all things.
Let me not wait for incense to pray.
Today, I romance the Real beneath all appearances.
I worship with my glance.
I adore with my attention.
I meet every moment like it’s You,
because it is.
these ruminations are so delightful
Really enjoying this series! Your words feel like a deep exhale, grateful to be receiving golden drops of wisdom! 💞