Like the practice of breath control, meditation on the forms of God, repetition of mantras, food restrictions, etc., are but aids for rendering the mind quiescent.
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Keep the remembrance of your real nature alive, even while working, and avoid haste which causes you to forget. Be deliberate. Practice meditation to still the mind and cause it to become aware of its true relationship to the Self which supports it. Do not imagine that it is you who are doing the work. Think that is the underlying current which is doing it. Identify yourself with the current.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and mindfulness in our actions.
Ramana Maharshi's quote highlights the significance of remaining conscious of one's true nature while engaging in daily activities. It suggests that by practicing mindfulness and meditation, individuals can connect with their deeper self and recognize the flow of life that guides their actions, rather than erroneously attributing the work solely to themselves.
Themes
Self-AwarenessMindfulnessMeditationTrue NatureWork
In practice
Example use cases
In a talk about mindfulness, one might use this quote to illustrate the importance of self-awareness in daily life.
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