When we turn the mind inwards, God manifests as the inner consciousness.
RAMANA MAHARSHIMind is consciousness which has put on limitations. You are originally unlimited and perfect. Later you take on limitations and become the mind.
More Ramana Maharshi Quotes
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There is a state when words cease and silence prevails.
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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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Silence is most powerful. Speech is always less powerful than silence.
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Nobody doubts that he exists, though he may doubt the existence of God. If he finds out the truth about himself and discovers his own source, this is all that is required.
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Realisation 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.
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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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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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Have faith in God and in yourself; that will cure all. Hope for the best, expect the best, toil for the best and everything will come right for you in the end.
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The degree of freedom from unwanted thoughts and the degree of concentration on a single thought are the measures to gauge spiritual progress.
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When one remains without thinking one understands another by means of the universal language of Silence.
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There is neither Past nor Future. There is only the Present.
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He that sees the Lord in the temple, the living body, by seeking Him within, can alone see Him, the Infinite, in the temple of the universe, having become the Endless Eye.
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It is within your competence to think and thus to get bound or to cease thinking and thus be free.
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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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Meditation depends upon the strength of mind. It must be unceasing even when one is engaged in work. Particular time for it is meant for novices.
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