Like the practice of breath control, meditation on the forms of God, repetition of mantras, food restrictions, etc., are but aids for rendering the mind quiescent.
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Bliss is a thing which is always there and is not something which comes and goes. That which comes and goes is a creation of the mind.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Bliss is a constant state of being, independent of thoughts and mental fluctuations.
This quote by Ramana Maharshi emphasizes that true bliss is an inherent aspect of existence, not tied to fleeting thoughts or emotions. It suggests that the experiences of joy or sorrow are transient mental constructs, while genuine happiness comes from recognizing and connecting with the unchanging essence of life beyond the mind's creations.
Themes
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In practice
Example use cases
In a meditation class to illustrate the concept of inner peace.
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You need not aspire for or get any new state. Get rid of your present thoughts, that is all.
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Realisation is not acquisition of anything new nor is it a new faculty. It is only removal of all camouflage
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The thing to do is to concentrate on the seer and not on the seen, not on the objects, but on the Light which reveals them.
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