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Awareness Quote by Ramana Maharshi

“A man does not have to go and find where his eyes are in order to see. The heart is there, always open to you, if you care to enter it, always supporting your movements, although you may be unaware of it. It is perhaps more correct to say that the Self is the Heart. Really the Self is the centre…” quote by Ramana Maharshi
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“A man does not have to go and find where his eyes are in order to see. The heart is there, always open to you, if you care to enter it, always supporting your movements, although you may be unaware of it. It is perhaps more correct to say that the Self is the Heart. Really the Self is the centre and is everywhere aware of itself as the Heart or Self-awareness.”

Ramana Maharshi

About This Quote

Source Book: Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi, 1934

The true self is the heart, always present and supportive, even when we are unaware of it.

In simple terms: The heart is the ever‑present self.

Key Takeaway

Trust and listen to your inner heart.

Themes

self‑awareness spirituality inner guidance

Mood

calm reflective

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • self‑inquiry
  • daily reflection

Key Concepts

non‑dualism consciousness heart metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you become more aware of your heart’s guidance?
  • What does it mean to let the heart support your actions?
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