Ramana Maharshi Quotes about Meditation

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When there are thoughts, it is distraction: when there are no thoughts, it is meditation.

When there are thoughts, it is distraction: when there are no thoughts, it is meditation.

Ramana Maharshi

Meditation, Distraction

Realisation is nothing new to be acquired. It is already there, but obstructed by a screen of thoughts. All our attempts are directed to lifting this screen and then realisation is revealed.

Ramana Maharshi

Inspiration, Practice, Meditation

Meditation is sticking to one thought. That single thought keeps away other thoughts; distraction of mind is a sign of its weakness; by constant meditation it gains strength.

Ramana Maharshi

Yoga, Meditation, Mind

Ramana (Maharshi.), Paul Brunton, Mungala Venkataramiah (1984). “Conscious Immortality: Conversations with Ramana Maharshi”

Whenever a thought arises, instead of trying even a little either to follow it up or to fulfil it, it would be better to first enquire, "To whom did this thought arise?"

Ramana Maharshi

Inspiration, Practice, Meditation

It is enough that one surrenders oneself. Surrender is giving oneself up to the original cause of one's being. Do not delude yourself by imagining this source to be some God outside you. One's source is within oneself. Give yourself up to it. That means that you should seek the source and merge in it.

Ramana Maharshi

Mean, Giving, Meditation

"The Teachings of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi in His Own Words". Book edited by Arthur Osborne, 1962.

Turn your vision inward and then the whole world will be full of the Supreme Spirit.

Ramana Maharshi

Meditation, Vision, Inward

"Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi".

Meditation depends upon the strength of mind. It must be unceasing even when one is engaged in work. Particular time for it is meant for novices.

Ramana Maharshi

Yoga, Meditation, Mind

See who is the subject; and this inquiry leads you to pure Consciousness beyond the subject.

Ramana Maharshi

Inspiration, Practice, Meditation

"The Spiritual Teaching of Ramana Maharshi".

See what helps you to keep away all other thoughts and adopt that method for your meditation.

Ramana Maharshi

Meditation, Helping, Method

A. Devaraja Mudaliar, Maharshi Ramana (1968). “Day by Day with Bhagavan: From a Diary of A. Devaraja Mudaliar, Covering March 16, 1945 to January 4, 1947”