Sloka 39 Ulladu Narpadu - Part II / Ramana Maharshi / Indian Philosophy

English Translations:

1.     Truth  Revealed  / Grant Duff Retain at heart the advaita-bhava (notion of non-duality), but never express it in (your) action. O my son, advaita-bhava may apply to the three worlds, but know that in relation to the Master it will never do.

2.    The Forty on Existence Sadhu Arunachala (Major A.W.Chadwick)

The idea of non-duality must be Guarded within the Heart; but never shown In the least outward act. But even though To the three worlds, my son, it may apply, In dealing with our Guru we must heed That it on no account must be employed.

3     Revelation / K. Lakshmana Sarma Meditate always on the Truth that is without a second; but never (seek to) apply the teaching of non-duality to action in the worldly life; my son, meditate on this Truth as covering all the universe; but never do so in respect of the Guru.

Synopsis / Grant Duff Advaita bhava should be cherished at heart but never put into practice, certainly not in relation to the Master.

Collected from the books published by Ramanashramam. mP: 4-3--14