The Self is the one Reality that always exists, and it is by the light of the Self that all other things are seen.
RAMANA MAHARSHIThe “I” thought is said to be the sum total of all thoughts. The source of the “I” thought has to be inquired into.
More Ramana Maharshi Quotes
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Calmness is the criterion of spiritual progress. Plunge the purified mind into the Heart. Then the work is over.
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I Am’ is the name of God, God is none other than the Self.
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Mind is consciousness which has put on limitations. You are originally unlimited and perfect. Later you take on limitations and become the mind.
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Peace is for the purification of one’s mind. Power is for the growth of the community. Having established the community with power, one should then establish supreme peace.
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If you go on working with the light available, you will meet your Master, as he himself will be seeking you.
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You and I are the same. What I have done is surely possible for all. You are the Self now and can never be anything else. Throw your worries to the wind, turn within and find Peace.
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The grace of the Guru is like an ocean. If one comes with a cup he will only get a cupful. It is no use complaining of the niggardliness of the ocean. The bigger the vessel the more one will be able to carry. It is entirely up to him.
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There is neither creation nor destruction, neither destiny nor free will, neither path nor achievement. This is the final truth.
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The state we call realization is simply being oneself, not knowing anything or becoming anything.
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Whatever is destined not to happen will not happen, try as you may. Whatever is destined to happen will happen, do what you may to prevent it. This is certain. The best course, therefore, is to remain silent.
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What message is needed when heart speaks to heart?
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The Self is the heart, self-luminous. Illumination arises from the heart and reaches the brain, which is the seat of the mind. The world is seen with the mind; so you see the world by the reflected light of the Self.
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Your true nature is that of infinite spirit. The feeling of limitation is the work of the mind.
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You have to ask yourself the question ‘Who am I?’ This investigation will lead in the end to the discovery of something within you which is behind the mind. Solve that great problem and you will solve all other problems.
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The very fact that we wish for liberation shows that freedom from all bondage is our real nature. It is not to be freshly acquired. All that is necessary is to get rid of the false notion that we are bound.
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Realisation is our nature. It is nothing new to be gained. What is new cannot be eternal. Therefore there is no need for doubting if one would lose or gain the Self.
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All that is required to realise the Self is to “Be Still.
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Whatever is done lovingly, with righteous purity and with peace of mind, is a good action. Everything which is done with the stain of desire and with agitation filling the mind is classified as a bad action.
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Self-reform automatically brings about social reform.
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Meditation depends upon the strength of mind. It must be unceasing even when one is engaged in work. Particular time for it is meant for novices.
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You may go on reading any number of books on Meditation. They can only tell you ‘Realize the Self’. The Self cannot be found in books. You have to find it for yourself in yourself.
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Meditation applies the brakes to the mind.
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Then all this earth shines like one house.
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All that exists is but the manifestation of the Supreme Being.
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Grace is within you. If it were external, it would be useless.
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Grace is within you. Grace is your self. Grace is not something to be acquired from others. If it is external, it is useless. All that is necessary is to know its existence is in you. You are never out of its operation.
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