Seeing God without seeing the Self, one sees only mental image. Only he who has seen Himself has seen God, since he has lost individuality, and now sees nothing but God.
RAMANA MAHARSHIThe 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.
More Ramana Maharshi Quotes
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He that sees the Lord in the temple, the living body, by seeking Him within, can alone see Him, the Infinite, in the temple of the universe, having become the Endless Eye.
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In truth, you are spirit. The body has been projected by the mind, which itself originates from Spirit.
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Suffering is the way for Realization of God.
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The degree of freedom from unwanted thoughts and the degree of concentration on a single thought are the measures to gauge spiritual progress.
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Non-action is unceasing activity. The sage is characterized by eternal and intense activity. His stillness is like the apparent stillness of a fast rotating gyroscope.
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If you approach the ocean with a cup, you can only take away a cupful; if you approach it with a bucket you can take away a bucketful.
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Happiness is not to be sought in solitude or in busy centers. It is in the Self.
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Forgetfulness of your real nature is true death; remembrance of it is rebirth.
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Happiness is relative and is better called pleasure or satisfaction.
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Happiness is your nature. It is not wrong to desire it. What is wrong is seeking it outside when it is inside.
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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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Discover your undying Self and be immortal and happy.
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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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Silence is also conversation.
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Existence of Isvara follows our conception of Isvara. Let us first know whose concept He is. The concept will be only according to the one who conceives. Find out who you are and the other problem will solve itself.
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