When there are thoughts, it is distraction: when there are no thoughts, it is meditation.
RAMANA MAHARSHIGrace is within you. If it were external, it would be useless.
More Ramana Maharshi Quotes
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To the extent we behave with humility, to that extent good will result.
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Your own Self-realization is the greatest service you can render the world.
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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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The place where even the slightest trace of the ‘I’ does not exist, alone is Self.
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Seeing God without seeing the Self, one sees only mental image. Only he who has seen Himself has seen God, since he has lost individuality, and now sees nothing but God.
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Pure Consciousness, which is the Heart, includes all, and nothing is outside or apart from it. That is the ultimate Truth.
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Happiness is your nature. It is not wrong to desire it. What is wrong is seeking it outside when it is inside.
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Does one require proof of one’s own being? Only remain aware of yourself and all else will be known.
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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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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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Mind is consciousness which has put on limitations. You are originally unlimited and perfect. Later you take on limitations and become the mind.
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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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Silence is truth. Silence is bliss. Silence is peace. And hence Silence is the Self.
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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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All unhappiness is due to the ego. With it comes all your trouble. If you would deny the ego and scorch it by ignoring it you would be free.
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