Even in intake, the one steadfast thought is said to be the natural state. Nirvikalpa Samadhi will result when the sensory objects are not present.
RAMANA MAHARSHIYour true nature is that of infinite spirit. The feeling of limitation is the work of the mind.
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The Self is the heart, self-luminous. Illumination arises from the heart and reaches the brain, which is the seat of the mind. The world is seen with the mind; so you see the world by the reflected light of the Self.
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Even the structure of the atom has been found by the mind. Therefore the mind is subtler than the atom. That which is behind the mind, namely the individual soul, is subtler than the mind.
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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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Take no notice of the ego and its activities, but see only the light behind.
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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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An unawakened person sees only his mind, which is merely a reflection of the light of pure consciousness arising from the Heart.
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Engage yourself in the living present. The future will take care of itself.
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We are always peace. To get rid of the idea that we are not peace is all that is required.
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There is nothing wrong with God’s creation. Mystery and Suffering only exist in the mind.
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The entire Universe is condensed in the body, and the entire body in the Heart. Thus the Heart is the nucleus of the whole Universe.
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If you observe awareness steadily, this awareness itself becomes the Guru that will reveal the Truth.
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When one remains without thinking one understands another by means of the universal language of Silence.
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Forgetfulness of your real nature is true death; remembrance of it is rebirth.
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When there are thoughts, it is distraction: when there are no thoughts, it is meditation.
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Peace is for the purification of one’s mind. Power is for the growth of the community. Having established the community with power, one should then establish supreme peace.
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