Memory of the non-changing Self expands and elevates awareness. This liberates you. You are what you are, because of your memory.

📖 *An Intimate Note To The Sincere Seeker* 📖

*#129. Memory* 

Memory makes you miserable or wise.  

Memory of experiences and events in the ever-changing world, however good or bad, constricts the vastness of the Self. It binds you. 

Memory of the non-changing Self expands and elevates awareness. This liberates you. You are what you are, because of your memory. If you are ignorant, it is because of your memory. If you are enlightened, it is also because of your memory. 

*Forgetfulness of the Infinite is misery. Forgetfulness of the trivial is ecstasy.*

*Question:* How do we get rid of unpleasant memories and limitations?

*Gurudev:* 

*•* Know the impermanent nature of the world and events. 

*•* Realise that past events do not exist in the present. 

*•* Accept the past and move on. 

*•* Be dispassionate and centred. 

*•* Be in the company of the Wise. In their presence, the Knowledge of the Self is gained. 

*•* Increase prāna (life force energy). 

*•* And if none of this works, then time will take care!!!

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji