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
BlissMindHappinessConstantTruth
In practice
Example use cases
In a meditation class to illustrate the concept of inner peace.
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