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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Your own Self-realization is the greatest service you can render the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Self-realization leads to personal growth, which positively impacts the world.
This quote emphasizes the importance of personal development and self-awareness. By realizing and understanding your true self, you are able to contribute to the world in a meaningful way, as personal growth often translates to greater empathy, compassion, and understanding towards others.
Themes
Self-RealizationServiceGrowthWisdomImpact
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about personal development at a workshop.
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You need not aspire for or get any new state. Get rid of your present thoughts, that is all.
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Realisation is not acquisition of anything new nor is it a new faculty. It is only removal of all camouflage
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