Mind is a wonderful force inherent in the Self.
RAMANA MAHARSHISeeing 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.
More Ramana Maharshi Quotes
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Apart from the body does the world exist? Has anyone seen the world without the body?
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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.
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Silence is truth. Silence is bliss. Silence is peace. And hence Silence is the Self.
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Realisation is nothing new to be acquired. It is already there, but obstructed by a screen of thoughts. All our attempts are directed to lifting this screen and then realisation is revealed.
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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 ultimate truth is so simple. It is nothing more than being in the pristine state. This is all that needs to be said. Only mature minds can grasp the simple truth in all its nakedness.
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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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Whatever is destined not to happen will not happen, try as you may. Whatever is destined to happen will happen, do what you may to prevent it. This is certain. The best course, therefore, is to remain silent.
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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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I Am’ is the name of God, God is none other than the Self.
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You do not like to suffer yourself. How can you inflict suffering on others?
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The self cannot be found in books. You have to find it for yourself, within yourself.
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Silence is also conversation.
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Peace is your natural state. It is the mind that obstructs the natural state.
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See what helps you to keep away all other thoughts and adopt that method for your meditation.
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