Investigation Quote by Sri Ramanananda
““The world cannot stand investigation because of its changing unreal nature. Just as the owl is dazzled, and blinded by bright sunlight, so the world parades in glory before ignorance and disappears before the right analysis. Note: The man sees by sunlight and is helpless in its absence. The owl sees in darkness and is blinded in sunlight. Whose sight is the better of the two? This cannot be determined satisfactorily so the investigation becomes lame. 80-84. “What is food for one, is poison for another (e.g., decomposed food for worms and men). What is one thing to yogis and celestials, is another to others. A long distance by one vehicle is short by another. “Long intervals of space reflected in the mirror are themselves in it and yet unreal. “In this way, investigation becomes indeterminate by itself. Investigation and the object investigated are both indeterminate, and the only constant factor underlying both is consciousness. Nothing else can stand beside it. 85. “That which shines as ‘Is’ is Her Majesty the Absolute Consciousness.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Treatise on Consciousness, 2020
The quote argues that reality is subjective; perception changes with conditions, making investigation unreliable without consciousness as a constant.
In simple terms: Reality depends on perception; consciousness is the only constant.
Key Takeaway
Recognize consciousness as the anchor of truth.
Themes
subjectivity
perception
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- spiritual practice
- philosophical debate
- personal introspection
Key Concepts
relativism
consciousness
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your own consciousness shape what you consider true?
- Can investigation be objective without a shared frame?
A Different Perspective
Assumes a singular consciousness, ignoring cultural and cognitive diversity.
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