If there is anything besides the Self there is reason to fear? Who sees the second? First, the ego arises and sees objects as external. If the ego does not rise, the Self alone exists and there is no second.
RAMANA MAHARSHIYou need not aspire for or get any new state. Get rid of your present thoughts, that is all.
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This perception of division between the seer and the object that is seen, is situated in the mind. For those remaining in the heart, the seer becomes one with the sight.
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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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That which is not present in deep dreamless sleep is not real.
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Pure Consciousness, which is the Heart, includes all, and nothing is outside or apart from it. That is the ultimate Truth.
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When one makes the mind stick to one thought, the mind becomes rock-steady and the energy is conserved.
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He who has realized the Self in the Heart has transcended the dualities and is never perplexed.
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Your own Self-realization is the greatest service you can render the world.
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We are so engrossed with the objects, or appearances revealed by the light, that we pay no attention to the light.
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Sense-perceptions can only be indirect knowledge, and not direct knowledge. Only one’s own awareness is direct knowledge.
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Correcting oneself is correcting the whole world. The Sun is simply bright. It does not correct anyone. Because it shines, the whole world is full of light. Transforming yourself is a means of giving light to the whole world.
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Take no notice of the ego and its activities, but see only the light behind.
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An unawakened person sees only his mind, which is merely a reflection of the light of pure consciousness arising from the Heart.
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A higher power is leading you; be led by the same. It knows what to do and how to do it.
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Meditation helps concentration of the mind. Then the mind is free from thoughts and is in the meditated form.
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Liberation exists- and you will never be liberated.
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