Appearance Quote by Ramana Maharshi
“What exists in truth is the Self alone. The world, the individual soul and God are appearances in it. Like silver in mother-of-pearl, these three appear at the same time and disappear at the same time. The Self is that where there is absolutely no 'I thought'. That is called 'Stillness'. The Self itself is the world; the Self itself is 'I'; the Self itself is God; all is Siva, the Self.”
About This Quote
Source Teaching: Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi, 1930s
Maharshi teaches that the true Self is the only reality; everything else, including the world and God, are fleeting appearances within it, leading to stillness.
In simple terms: The Self is the only true reality; all else is illusion.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner stillness to realize the Self.
Themes
spirituality
philosophy
identity
nonduality
stillness
reality
Mood
contemplative
serene
profound
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- personal reflection
- spiritual practice
- philosophical study
- psychology
Key Concepts
Advaita Vedanta
self-inquiry
consciousness studies
Questions to Reflect On
- How does one experience the Self beyond thought?
- What practical steps lead to stillness?
A Different Perspective
The concept may be difficult for rationalist perspectives.
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