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Ramana Maharshi Quotes: The self cannot be found in books. You have to find it for yourself, within yourself.
         

The self cannot be found in books. You have to find it for yourself, within yourself.


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Your true nature is that of infinite spirit. The feeling of limitation is the work of the mind.



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Your own Self-Realization is the greatest service you can render the world.



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If one's mind has peace, the whole world will appear peaceful.



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No one succeeds without effort... Those who succeed owe their success to perseverance.





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