Daily dose of Inspiration - Part 27 of 30

Quotes by Sri Ramana Maharshi

1. Mind is consciousness, which has limitations. We are originally unlimited and perfect. Later on we take on limitations and become the mind.

2. 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.

3. When one makes the mind stick to one thought, the mind becomes rock-steady and the energy is conserved.

4. The mind is only a bundle of thoughts. The thoughts have their root in the I-thought. Whoever investigates the True "I" enjoys the stillness of bliss.

5. When the mind is left without anything to cling to, it becomes still.

6. The inquiry "who am I" turns the mind introvert and makes it calm.

7. There is no mind to control if you realize the self. The mind having vanished, the self shines forth. In the realized man, the mind may be active or inactive, the self remains for him.

8. Meditation helps concentration of the mind. Then the mind is free from thoughts and is in the meditated form.

9. 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.

10. When we turn the mind inwards, God manifests as the inner consciousness.

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