Whenever a thought arises, instead of trying even a little either to follow it up or to fulfil it, it would be better to first enquire, “To whom did this thought arise?”
RAMANA MAHARSHIThe state of self-realization, as we call it, is not attaining something new or reaching some goal which is far away, but simply being that which you always are and which you always have been.
More Ramana Maharshi Quotes
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The “I” thought is said to be the sum total of all thoughts. The source of the “I” thought has to be inquired into.
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Grace is ever present. All that is necessary is that you surrender to it.
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You need not aspire for or get any new state. Get rid of your present thoughts, that is all.
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Remove the Ego and Avidya (Ignorance) is gone. Look for it, the ego vanishes and the real Self alone remains.
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The search “Who am I” ends in the annihilation of the illusory “I” and the Self which remains over will be as clear as a gooseberry in the palm of one’s hand.
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All unhappiness is due to the ego. With it comes all your trouble. If you would deny the ego and scorch it by ignoring it you would be free.
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You are already That which you seek.
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When there are thoughts, it is distraction: when there are no thoughts, it is meditation.
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When the mind is left without anything to cling to, it becomes still.
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Silence is truth. Silence is bliss. Silence is peace. And hence Silence is the Self.
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Misery does not exist in reality but only in mere imagination.
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One must realise his Self in order to open the store of unalloyed happiness.
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Love is verily the heart of all religions.
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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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Peace is the inner nature of humankind. If you find it within yourself, you will then find it everywhere.
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