The normal self is the mind. The mind is with limitations. But pure Consciousness is beyond limitations, and is reached by investigation into the “I.”
RAMANA MAHARSHIMeditation helps concentration of the mind. Then the mind is free from thoughts and is in the meditated form.
More Ramana Maharshi Quotes
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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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Even the structure of the atom has been found by the mind.
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The inquiry “who am I” turns the mind introvert and makes it calm.
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Calmness is the criterion of spiritual progress. Plunge the purified mind into the Heart. Then the work is over.
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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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Unless one is happy, one cannot bestow happiness on others.
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Forgetfulness of your real nature is true death; remembrance of it is rebirth.
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Correcting oneself is correcting the whole world. The Sun is simply bright. It does not correct anyone. Because it shines, the whole world is full of light. Transforming yourself is a means of giving light to the whole world.
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Instead of indulging in mere speculation, devote yourself here and now to the search for the Truth that is ever within you.
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Without seeing the origin of light, the true form of one’s Self, the ordinary man sees by the mind different things and is deluded.
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One must realise his Self in order to open the store of unalloyed happiness.
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You know that you know nothing. Find out that knowledge.
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When your real, effortless, joyful grateful nature is realized, it will not be inconsistent with the ordinary activities of life.
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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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Suffering is the way for Realization of God.
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