Ramana Maharshi

“Happiness is inherent in man. Pleasure depends on objects. That which is inherent must be one's true nature.”

“Whatever a person may try to be, he cannot but be himself.”

“Self is the only Reality. If the world is real, you have to admit that the world has its origin in the Self.”

“All that is required to realize the Self is to be still.”

“Mind is consciousness which has put on limitations. You are originally unlimited and perfect. Later you take on limitations and become the mind.”

“Reality must be always real. It is not with forms and names. That which underlies these is Reality. It underlies limitations, being itself limitless.”

“If a man considers that he is born, he cannot avoid the fear of death. Let him find out if he has been born or if the Self has any birth. He will discover that the Self always exists.”

“Freedom is for the mind. Mind itself becomes free.”

“The thought 'I am the body' is the ignorance.”

“There is no greater mystery than this: ourselves being the Reality, we seek to gain Reality.”

“Bliss is not something to be got. On the other hand, you are always Bliss.”

“Why should you worry yourself about the future? You do not even properly know about the present.”

“Take care of the present, the future will take care of itself.”

“Look within. Eternal life is your own true nature.”

“When the ego dies, all problems cease.”

“Solitude is in the mind of man. One might be in the thick of the world and yet maintain perfect serenity of mind.”

“Such a person is in solitude even while in the midst of the crowd.”

“The other on the contrary may be in a forest but unable to control his mind. He cannot be said to be in solitude.”

“Your own Self-Realization is the greatest service you can render the world.”