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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Mind is consciousness which has put on limitations. You are originally unlimited and perfect. Later you take on limitations and become the mind.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that our true nature is limitless, but we impose limitations on ourselves through our mind and consciousness.
Ramana Maharshi's quote reflects the idea that our innate existence is one of perfection and boundlessness. However, as we grow and develop our consciousness, we begin to adopt limitations that hinder our true selves, primarily through the constructs of the mind. This understanding encourages us to recognize and transcend these mental barriers to reconnect with our essential, unlimited nature.
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MindConsciousnessLimitationsPerfectionSelf
In practice
Example use cases
During a meditation class, the instructor quoted Ramana Maharshi to illustrate the idea of transcending mental limits.
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