Don’t Cling to Either
In 1947 India was in extreme crisis. Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs were killing each other. Enforced mass migration was causing anger, fear, and despair. The country was in chaos.
At the same time, Papaji sat in bliss at Ramana’s feet and at the feet of the holy mountain Arunachala. One day, after reading in the newspaper of the horror, Ramana asked Papaji about his family and the dangers they were in as they were being forced to leave the Punjab and relocate to Hindu governed Lucknow. Papaji responded, “That is all an empty dream. I am here in the bliss of your grace.”
Ramana looked deeply at Papaji and said, “If it is all a dream, where is the problem of taking care of your family? Go and help them.”
Papaji left that night for the Punjab. He was able to help get all his family out in time. Just in time. He was on the last train allowed out.
>“Finally one discovers there is no difference between inside and outside. Between form and emptiness. To cling to either is to miss the whole” ~ Gangaji
