All happiness comes from awareness. The more we are conscious the deeper the joy. Acceptance of pain, non-resistance, courage and endurance - these open deep and perennial sources of real happiness, true bliss.
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The old grooves must be erased in your brain, without forming new ones. You must realize yourself as the immovable, behind and beyond the movable, the silent witness of all that happens.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of transcending old patterns of thought to attain a deeper awareness of one's true self.
Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj's quote encourages individuals to let go of ingrained mental habits and recognize themselves as the unchanging observer of their thoughts and experiences. By doing so, one can achieve a state of peace and clarity, free from the distractions of the ever-changing external world.
Themes
Self-AwarenessMindfulnessObserverThoughtTranscendence
In practice
Example use cases
In a meditation group discussing self-realization.
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