Paths to Realisation

A response to Raman's message that it is the mano shaaririk yantra (msy)-the mind body mechanism that is the hurdle to Realisation...

Me - The msy is the special purpose vehicle (spv) for realisation. The stages and tenure are designed for acquisition of knowledge through it's basic senses, for the development of the mind and intellect, to lay the foundation for awareness and Realisation. The msy needs the sensory experience to understand duality and become aware of the Mind. The spv that realises this objective becomes realised and, transcends the can and cannot duality.
The purpose of the msy drifts and shifts as per developments and responses in the experiential growth of it's spv. Hence, to each their own basis for choices. One who is ignorant about Realisation, is not likely to seek it. Those who are aware are the ones who set themselves up for the constant churning.
The more they get to know, the greater the frustration...since the meaning from comprehending and understanding doesn't seem to be the Meaning!
The problem seems/is assessed to be the msy and it's sensors....so outgrow it. But the spv was always meant to be shed once it's objective is realised. The problem is not with its sensors but, how we use the knowledge they garner, to shape mind and intellect. If you focus only on the process of acquisition by the senses, knowledge is all about sensations and pandering to basic instincts. One then takes the good with the bad fatalistically. Its Just this, for them.
Those uncomfortable with this, start seeking and based on learning and application, try to stop the drift and shift and put the spv(msy) back on track to meet it's original objective. To keep experiencing in the hope of knowing that true ignorance is really bliss.
There are no behavior templates to guide one's search and so, the churning continues, though qualitatively different. Again, the msy seems to be the problem. And now..., one relies exclusively on intellect and so, stays in the loop.
If one trusts and lets one's senses have a greater say in determining one's comfort level, it is easier to appreciate and accept the realisation that Its just This...and help the msy(spv) grow towards its objective.
Realising parts of the whole is a route to Realising the Whole. There's less churning and takes the can-cannot duality as it comes, using knowledge to remove doubt and foster a state of equanimity which is, an essential foundation for Realisation...All thanks to the msy.
For me....Its Just This.
Raman - Everyone is a Buddha...some have decided not to remember it for a while...just that much is, what it's all about.
Me - Decided??- Informed choice, surrender or ignorance!