--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Take the case of the infinite ocean…" description: "\"Take the case of the infinite ocean. There is no limit to its water. Suppose a pot is immersed in it: there is water both inside and outside the pot. T..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/830/ramakrishna-2451_cases_take-the-case-of-the-infinite-ocean-ther_379897.jpg" --- # Take the case of the infinite ocean. There is no limit to… ![“Take the case of the infinite ocean. There is no limit to its water. Suppose a pot is immersed in it: there is water both inside and outside the pot. The jnani sees that both inside and outside there is nothing but Paramatman. Then what is this pot? It is 'I-consciousness'. Because of the pot the…” quote by Ramakrishna](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/830/ramakrishna-2451_cases_take-the-case-of-the-infinite-ocean-ther_379897.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/830/ramakrishna-2451_cases_take-the-case-of-the-infinite-ocean-ther_379897.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/830/ramakrishna-2451_cases_take-the-case-of-the-infinite-ocean-ther_379897.jpg) > “Take the case of the infinite ocean. There is no limit to its water. Suppose a pot is immersed in it: there is water both inside and outside the pot. The jnani sees that both inside and outside there is nothing but Paramatman. Then what is this pot? It is 'I-consciousness'. Because of the pot the water appears to be divided into two parts; because of the pot you seem to perceive an inside and an outside. One feels that way as long as this pot of 'I' exists. When the 'I' disappears, what is remains. That cannot be described in words.” [Ramakrishna](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ramakrishna/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The ego separates self from the infinite consciousness; when ego dissolves, only pure awareness remains, beyond description. **In simple terms:** Ego creates division; without it, only pure awareness exists. Key Takeaway Recognize the illusion of the self and transcend it. Themes spirituality nonduality self realization consciousness Mood contemplative serene inquisitive Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - Meditation - self-inquiry - mindful contemplation - spiritual teaching Key Concepts Advaita Vedanta ego dissolution pure awareness Questions to Reflect On - How does your sense of self limit your perception? - What practices help you experience beyond the ego? 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