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Jul 19, 2017 Quotations

Sri M said...

The whole theory of Maya does not mean that the world is an illusion. The world is a reality, but the theory of Maya says the world is only relatively real and, therefore, not absolutely real. It i...

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Jul 18, 2017 Quotations

Sri M said...

What does a human worship most – Desire? Enjoyment? Wealth? These are the things that man worships – pride, prestige, respect, wealth, lust and power. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. One need n...

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Jul 17, 2017 Quotations

Sri M said...

In the case of Ramana Maharishi, though did he not show any overt social concerns, people who were associated with him did express these concerns. Ramana Maharishi’s function was to sow the seeds i...

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Jul 15, 2017 Quotations

Sri M said...

In spiritual matters, a concrete answer is not possible. Also, everyone pursues it differently - there is not just one path. If I am standing here and want to go there - we can go this way or we ca...

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Jul 14, 2017 Quotations

Sri M said...

Though we live in this world, ultimate satisfaction is illusory and then, one day, death comes. We need to live with this understanding. Know that all people may have weaknesses like us. Instead of...

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Jul 13, 2017 Quotations

Sri M said...

The most important characteristic of the Buddha was his compassion. He felt so deeply for the sufferings of mankind that he never tired of preaching the way out of suffering.

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Jul 12, 2017 Quotations

Sri M said...

Somebody says something. You are thinking, “Who is this fellow to say something like this?” This will stop further suggestions or ideas from others. If the openness in one’s mind – that there is mu...