--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The pure mind is itself Brahman; it…" description: "\"The pure mind is itself Brahman; it therefore follows that Brahman is not other than the mind of the sage.\" — Ramana Maharshi" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b2f/ramana-maharshi-915_brahman_the-pure-mind-is-itself-brahman-it-there_714865.jpg" --- # The pure mind is itself Brahman; it therefore follows that… ![“The pure mind is itself Brahman; it therefore follows that Brahman is not other than the mind of the sage.” quote by Ramana Maharshi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b2f/ramana-maharshi-915_brahman_the-pure-mind-is-itself-brahman-it-there_714865.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b2f/ramana-maharshi-915_brahman_the-pure-mind-is-itself-brahman-it-there_714865.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b2f/ramana-maharshi-915_brahman_the-pure-mind-is-itself-brahman-it-there_714865.jpg) > “The pure mind is itself Brahman; it therefore follows that Brahman is not other than the mind of the sage.” [Ramana Maharshi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ramana-maharshi/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The mind and ultimate reality are one; realizing this dissolves the sense of separation. **In simple terms:** Mind equals ultimate reality; realize it. Key Takeaway Recognize the mind as divine. Themes spirituality self‑realization non‑duality Mood contemplative serene Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - Meditation - self‑study - spiritual counseling Key Concepts Advaita Vedanta self‑inquiry Questions to Reflect On - How does seeing the mind as divine affect daily actions? - What obstacles arise when confronting non‑duality? 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