“As all living beings desire to be happy always, without misery, as in the case of everyone there is observed supreme love for one's self, and as happiness alone is the cause for love, in order to gain that happiness which is one's nature and which is experienced in the state of deep sleep when there is no mind, one should know one's self. For that, the path of knowledge, the inquiry of the form "Who am I?", is the principal means.”
Quote by Ramana Maharshi
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Ramana Maharshi
Ramana Maharshi, a mystic and philosopher from India, was born on December 30, 1879, and passed away on April 14, 1950. He is considered one of the greatest spiritual teachers of modern India, known for his concise and profound teachings and his inner spiritual experiences. more
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