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“Concentration of the mind is in a way common to both Knowledge and Yoga. Yoga aims at union of the individual with the universal, the Reality. This Reality cannot be new. It must exist even now, and it does exist.” quote by Ramana Maharshi
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“Concentration of the mind is in a way common to both Knowledge and Yoga. Yoga aims at union of the individual with the universal, the Reality. This Reality cannot be new. It must exist even now, and it does exist.”

Ramana Maharshi

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Yoga and knowledge share a mental focus that seeks unity with an unchanging reality, which always exists.

In simple terms: Both yoga and knowledge aim at uniting with an eternal reality.

Key Takeaway

Practice concentration to realize this unity.

Themes

spirituality knowledge unity

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • study
  • teaching
  • personal transformation

Key Concepts

philosophy religion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your practice define reality?
  • What obstacles arise in maintaining concentration?
A Different Perspective

The concept of an unchanging reality may be interpreted differently across cultures.

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