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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Remove the Ego and Avidya (Ignorance) is gone. Look for it, the ego vanishes and the real Self alone remains.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Letting go of ego and ignorance allows one to discover their true self.
This quote emphasizes the importance of transcending ego and ignorance in the pursuit of self-realization. By eliminating the false sense of self and the misconceptions that cloud our judgment, we can uncover our authentic essence, which is often obscured by the layers of our ego and the ignorance that comes from a lack of understanding.
Themes
EgoIgnoranceSelfPhilosophySelf-Realization
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about personal growth, one might say, 'As Ramana Maharshi stated, removing the ego allows us to see our real selves more clearly.'
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