Ramana Maharshi

“Repetition of the question 'Who am I?' is mere mantra. Inquiry is to seek the source of the thought.”

“The doer's responsibility is to act and not to enjoy the fruits of action.”

“Mukti is your nature. You are That. Have firm faith in it and rest there.”

“If the surrender is complete, all sense of self is lost.”

“There is no greater fortune than firmness in faith.”

“If the rope is recognized as a rope, the illusion that it is a snake will go. Similarly, if the Self is recognized, the illusion of the world will end.”

“The Self alone exists and is real.”

“Tradition tells us he who has known himself has known everything.”

“Just be quiet.”

“Why fear? Fear of what?”

“The Heart is the only Reality. The mind is only a transient phase.”

“Everyone wants to be happy without interruption. That happiness is one's nature.”

“Surrender to him and abide by his will, whether he appears or vanishes; await his pleasure.”

“If you ask him to do as you please, it is not surrender but command. You cannot have him obey you and yet think that you have surrendered.”

“Just keep quiet and do not allow any thought to disturb you.”

“Self-enquiry leads to direct realization, by removing the obstacles which make you think the Self is not already realized.”

“Asanas (postures), pranayama, etc. are aids — and not necessary aids.”

“Good company means association with persons who have wisdom.”

“By repeated practice, the mind becomes accustomed to abide in its source.”