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Advaita Quote by Ramana Maharshi

“The fact is that you are not the body. The Self does not move but the world moves in it. You are only what you are.” quote by Ramana Maharshi
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“The fact is that you are not the body. The Self does not move but the world moves in it. You are only what you are.”

Ramana Maharshi

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Source Sutra: Talks with Ramana Maharshi, 1950

He teaches that the true self is not the physical body; identity is beyond material form.

In simple terms: Self is beyond the body.

Key Takeaway

Seek identity beyond physical form.

Themes

spirituality identity philosophy

Mood

serene contemplative

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • self‑inquiry
  • daily life

Key Concepts

self‑realization non‑duality consciousness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you experience non‑physical identity?
  • What practices help realize this?
A Different Perspective

Understanding self can be abstract.

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