2,111 Quotes About Self-realization

Only the Self (the soul) is worth knowing. Knowing other things increases vikalp (I-ness; wrong belief increases).

Intellect (Buddhi) illuminates the Non-Self (Non-Soul), the Self (Soul) illuminates the Self (Soul), as well as the Non-Self (Non-Soul).

That which harms in the spiritual path (& progress) and benefits the worldly life, it is called deluded intellect (viprit buddhi). And enlightened intellect (samyak buddhi) helps in both, the spiritual as well as worldly realm.

Sadbuddhi (positive intellect which helps in spiritual path & helps in adjustment in worldly life) means that it will not give rise to any contradiction. Sadbuddhi arises when you sit with a Gnani Purush (the enlightened one) for an hour.

Kashaya (anger-pride-deceit-greed) filled worldly interaction is a worldly life, and to becomes kashaya-free is moksha (ultimate liberation).

The Samadhi (state of inner bliss) that prevails amidst mental, physical and external afflictions is the Samadhi (state of inner bliss) of the Soul.

Experience will be attained from awareness, and kevalgnan (Absolute Knowledge) will be attained from awareness only.

What is the sign of having attained the Self Realization? Presence of awareness; constant awareness.

When does the complete jagruti (awareness) occur? When the ego dissolves.