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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Past and future are in the mind only - I am now.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment, as the past and future only exist in our thoughts.
Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj's quote highlights the significance of the present moment by asserting that the past and future are mere constructs of the mind. It urges us to focus on the 'now', suggesting that true existence and awareness can only be found in the present, beyond the distractions of temporal thoughts.
Themes
PresentMindNowAwarenessExistence
In practice
Example use cases
During a meditation session, one might reflect on this quote to emphasize mindfulness.
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