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By Sadhu Natanananda.This book is divided into ten scenes describing each aspect of Truth and the qualities of a Jnani. The book also includes previously unpublished poems that give a rare glimpse into the inner experiences that came to Sadhu Natanananda as a direct result of Bhagavan’s teachings and grace. pp. 146 This is an extract from Sri Ramana Darsanam, by Sadhu Natanananda. The nature of the state of pure beingUnlike other teachers of jnana, Bhagavan neither followed any of the traditional practices such as giving diksha, recognising the guru-disciple relationship or training disciples in rules and regulations, nor did he give upadesa in the conventional fashion. When he spoke, he simply cleared the doubts of seekers, giving advice that corresponded to their spiritual maturity.Bhagavan was always absorbed in the Self. Hence, just as the presence of light is sufficient for the removal of darkness, his darshan was often sufficient for the removal of ignorance.This illustrates Thayumanavar’s conclusion: ‘Those who speak will not get collected in nishta [Self-abidance]; those who are firmly established in nishta will not teach [by verbal instructions].’