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 Sage has no thinking mind and therefore there are no ‘others’ for him.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The Sage transcends individual thoughts and separations, perceiving unity in all existence.
In this quote, Ramana Maharshi suggests that a truly enlightened person, or Sage, goes beyond the dualities and separations that typically define human experience. By not clinging to the concept of a separate 'self' or 'others', the Sage achieves a state of unity and oneness where distinctions fade away, allowing for a deeper understanding of existence and reality.
Themes
SageMindOnenessPhilosophyUnity
In practice
Example use cases
In a meditation class, to emphasize the importance of letting go of individual thoughts.
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