"Who am I? Not the body, because it is decaying; not the mind, because the brain will decay with the body; not the personality, nor the emotions, for these also will vanish with death."
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Quotes by Ramana Maharshi
Ramana Maharshi, born as Venkataraman Iyer in 1879, emerged as one of India's most revered spiritual leaders and a profound proponent of self-inquiry. At the age of 16, a life-altering spiritual awakening led him to the sacred Arunachala Hill, where he dedicated his life to exploring the nature of the self and the universe. Through his teachings, particularly the practice of "Who am I?", he inspired countless seekers worldwide, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to resonate in spiritual circles today.
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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."
Ramana Maharshi"For those who have obtained unobstructed knowledge of Self, the world is seen merely as a bondage causing imagination."
Ramana Maharshi"No one succeeds without effort... Those who succeed owe their success to perseverance."
Ramana Maharshi"The Real is ever-present, like the screen on which the cinematographic pictures move. While the picture appears on it, the screen remains invisible. Stop the picture, and the screen will become clear. All thoughts and events are merely pictures moving on the screen of Pure Consciousness, which alone is real."
Ramana Maharshi
"The greatest error of a man is to think that he is weak by nature, evil by nature. Every man is divine and strong in his real nature. What are weak and evil are his habits, his desires and thoughts, but not himself."
Ramana Maharshi