Rigours of Advaita Approach
The advaita tradition maintains that only certain people are qualified to take up the study of Advaita Vedanta. This is because the path of advaita is like walking a tight rope across a ravine. One who is not competent to do so would most certainly get injured. It is out of compassion and regard for such souls that some conditions exist. Adi Sankara presented four basic qualifications:
1. Those who have cleansed their minds by spiritual practices.
2. Those who have achieved a degree of mental calmness.
3. Those who have realised that the cravings of body are ephemeral.
4. Those who sincerely desire liberation or moksha.
(www.nonduality.com – Taken from Sri Ramana Jyoti, October 2010)
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