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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The greatest error of a man is to think that he is weak by nature, evil by nature. Every man is divine and strong in his real nature. What are weak and evil are his habits, his desires and thoughts, but not himself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes that a person's true nature is inherently strong and divine, not defined by their weaknesses or negative traits.
Ramana Maharshi's quote serves to remind us that every individual possesses an intrinsic strength and divinity that is often overshadowed by their negative habits, desires, and thoughts. It encourages a deeper understanding of oneself, suggesting that recognizing and transforming these negative aspects can lead to a realization of one's true, powerful nature.
Themes
StrengthDivinitySelfNatureHabitsThoughtsDesires
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about self-empowerment.
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