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 pure mind is itself Brahman; it therefore follows that Brahman is not other than the mind of the sage.
More Ramana Maharshi Quotes
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Good thoughts keep off bad thoughts. They must themselves disappear before the state of realization.
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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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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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Peace is the inner nature of humankind. If you find it within yourself, you will then find it everywhere.
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Your true nature is that of infinite spirit. The feeling of limitation is the work of the mind.
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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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All that exists is but the manifestation of the Supreme Being.
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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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The seat of Realization is within and the seeker cannot find it as an object outside him. That seat is bliss and is the core of all beings. Hence it is called the Heart.
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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.
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Grace is ever present. All that is necessary is that you surrender to it.
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True silence is really endless speech.
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Time is only an idea. There is only the Reality. Whatever you think it is, it looks like that.
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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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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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