446 Quotes by Ramana Maharshi

The degree of freedom from unwanted thoughts and the degree of concentration on a single thought are the measures to gauge spiritual progress.

An unawakened person sees only his mind, which is merely a reflection of the light of pure consciousness arising from the Heart.

Unless one is happy, one cannot bestow happiness on others.

The Self is the heart, self-luminous. Illumination arises from the heart and reaches the brain, which is the seat of the mind. The world is seen with the mind; so you see the world by the reflected light of the Self.

Our own self-realization is the greatest service we can render the world.

You may go on reading any number of books on Meditation. They can only tell you ‘Realize the Self’. The Self cannot be found in books. You have to find it for yourself in yourself.

Such happiness is relative and is better called pleasure or satisfaction.

Consciousness is indeed always with us. Everyone knows 'I am!' No one can deny his own being.

Eating, bathing, going to the toilet, talking, thinking, and many other activities related to the body are all work. How is it that the performance of one particular act is alone (considered) work? To be still is to be always engaged in work. To be silent is to be always talking.