Because truth is exceedingly subtle and serene, the bliss of the Self can manifest only in a mind rendered subtle and steady by assiduous meditation.
RAMANA MAHARSHIRealisation 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.
More Ramana Maharshi Quotes
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Realization consists of getting rid of the false idea that one is not realized.
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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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The life of action need not be renounced. If you meditate for an hour or two every day you can then carry on with your duties. If you meditate in the right manner then the current of mind induced will continue to flow even in the midst of your work.
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Once the current of awareness of the self is set afoot, it becomes everlasting and continuous by intensification.
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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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Discover your undying Self and be immortal and happy.
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The place where even the slightest trace of the ‘I’ does not exist, alone is Self.
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Forgetfulness of your real nature is true death; remembrance of it is rebirth.
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The source of the ego is God.
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Surrender is to give oneself up to the original cause of one’s being.
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Self-reform automatically brings about social reform.
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The world is illusory, Only Brahman is real, Brahman is the world
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There is nothing new to gain. On the other hand a man must lose his ignorance. That is all.
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That which is not present in deep dreamless sleep is not real.
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You have to ask yourself the question ‘Who am I?’ This investigation will lead in the end to the discovery of something within you which is behind the mind. Solve that great problem and you will solve all other problems.
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