The “I” thought is said to be the sum total of all thoughts. The source of the “I” thought has to be inquired into.
RAMANA MAHARSHIThe Self is the one Reality that always exists, and it is by the light of the Self that all other things are seen.
More Ramana Maharshi Quotes
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The world is not outside you.
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All that is required to realise the Self is to “Be Still.
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Peace can reign only where there is no disturbance, and disturbance is due to thoughts that arise in the mind.
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Call it by any name, God, Self, the Heart, or the Seat of Consciousness, it is all the same.
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If the mind falls asleep, awaken it. Then if it starts wandering, make it quiet. If you reach the state where there is neither sleep nor movement of mind, stay still in that, the natural (real) state.
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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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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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Knowing the Self, God is known.
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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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The end of all wisdom is love, love, love.
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If you go the way of your thoughts you will be carried away by them and you will find yourself in an endless maze.
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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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There is neither creation nor destruction, neither destiny nor free will, neither path nor achievement. This is the final truth.
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Unless one is happy, one cannot bestow happiness on others.
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Let what comes come, let what goes go.
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