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![“...Bliss is not something to be got. On the other hand you are always Bliss. This desire [for Bliss] is born of the sense of incompleteness. To whom is this sense of incompleteness? Enquire. In deep sleep you were blissful. Now you are not so. What has interposed between that Bliss and this…” quote by Ramana Maharshi](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/e10/ramana-maharshi-915_bliss_bliss-is-not-something-to-be-got-on-the_565847.jpg)
“...Bliss is not something to be got. On the other hand you are always Bliss. This desire [for Bliss] is born of the sense of incompleteness. To whom is this sense of incompleteness? Enquire. In deep sleep you were blissful. Now you are not so. What has interposed between that Bliss and this non-bliss? It is the ego. Seek its source and find you are Bliss.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Bliss is innate; the ego creates a false sense of lack that separates us from our natural state.
In simple terms: We are already blissful; the ego blocks it.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and dissolve the ego to reveal inherent bliss.
Themes
spirituality
self‑realization
ego
inner peace
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- daily self‑inquiry
- therapy
- stress relief
Key Concepts
non‑dualism
mindfulness
consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of your identity feel most like a barrier to peace?
- How can you gently observe the ego without judgment?
A Different Perspective
The ego can be deeply ingrained, making it hard to notice its influence.