Accustomed Quote by Ramana Maharshi
“You are the witness of the three bodies: the gross, the subtle, and the causal, and of the three times: past, present and future, and also this void. In the story of the tenth man, when each of them counted and thought they were only nine, each one forgetting to count himself, there is a stage when they think one is missing and do not know who it is; and that corresponds to the void. We are so accustomed to the notion that all that we see around us is permanent and that we are this body, that when all this ceases to exist we imagine and fear that we also have ceased to exist.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi, 1945
Self‑identity is a construct; recognizing the void beyond body and time reduces fear of non‑existence.
In simple terms: Self is illusion; void is peace.
Key Takeaway
Meditate on the self‑less nature of being.
Themes
identity
impermanence
spiritual insight
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation retreats
- philosophical study
- daily reflection
Key Concepts
non‑dual awareness
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing impermanence affect daily life?
- Can you experience peace without self‑identification?
A Different Perspective
Understanding void may cause existential anxiety.
