Sri Ramana Maharshi Quotes

“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.” –Sri Ramana

“Happiness is your nature. It is not wrong to desire it. What is wrong is seeking it outside when it is inside.” –Sri Ramana

“Meditation is sticking to one thought. That single thought keeps away other thoughts; distraction of mind is a sign of its weakness; by constant meditation it gains strength.” —-Sri Ramana

“The experience of silence alone is the real and perfect knowledge. Know that the many objective differences are not real but are superimpositions on Self, which is the form of true knowledge.” –Sri Ramana

“That which comes and goes, rises and sets, is born and dies is the ego. That which always abides, never changes, and is devoid of qualities is the Self.” –Sri Ramana

“You can only stop the flow of thoughts by refusing to have any interest in it.” –Sri Ramana

“The Self is self-luminous without darkness and light, and is the reality which is self-manifest. Therefore, one should not think of it as this or as that. The very thought of thinking will end in bondage.” –Sri Ramana

“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.” –Sri Ramana

“Realisation is not acquisition of anything new nor is it a new faculty. It is only removal of all camouflage” –Sri Ramana