That alone is Real which exists by itself, which reveals itself by itself and which is eternal and unchanging.
RAMANA MAHARSHIFood affects the mind. For the practice of any kind of yoga, vegetarianism is absolutely necessary since it makes the mind more pure and harmonious.
More Ramana Maharshi Quotes
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There is no seeing. Seeing is only being.
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See who is the subject; and this inquiry leads you to pure Consciousness beyond the subject.
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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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Realisation is not acquisition of anything new nor is it a new faculty. It is only removal of all camouflage.
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The activity affected by causes like fainting, sleep, excessive joy, grief, possession by spirits, fear etc goes to the heart, its own place.
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It is said that the I-activity is the root of all activities. From where the I-thought emerges, that in short is the heart.
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Forgetfulness of your real nature is true death; remembrance of it is rebirth.
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All activities and events that a body is to go through are determined at the time of conception.
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The self cannot be found in books. You have to find it for yourself, within yourself.
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You do not like to suffer yourself. How can you inflict suffering on others?
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Mind is a wonderful force inherent in the Self.
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The pure mind is itself Brahman; it therefore follows that Brahman is not other than the mind of the sage.
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Aim high, aim at the highest, and all lower aims are thereby achieved. It is looking below on the stormy sea of differences that makes you sink. Look up, beyond these and see the One Glorious Real, and you are saved.
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Grace is within you. If it were external, it would be useless.
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Meditation is sticking to one thought. That single thought keeps away other thoughts; distraction of mind is a sign of its weakness; by constant meditation it gains strength.
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