- Question:
When I am a witness, the mind stops. When the mind is there, witnessing stops. Why does that happen?
Sri Prabhuji :
The witness (Sakshi) is beyond the mind. Witness (sakshi) powers the mind. Witness illuminates the mind when there are thoughts in the mind (waking state/dream state) or no thoughts ( deep sleep/coma, unconsciousness etc ).
“Witnessing” is a spiritual practice in which mind takes the role of witness. Function of mind is such that mind can take one role at a time not two. Hence mind can play the role of witness or involve in thoughts – one at a time but not both simultaneously. The practice of witnessing helps in purification of mind.