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Quotes and excerpts from the book “Conscious Immortality” by Ramana Maharshi. Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950), born Venkataraman Iyer, was one of India’s most revered sages. Born in Tiruchuli, Tamil Nadu, he lived an ordinary childhood until, at the age of 16, he experienced a profound spiritual transformation when confronted with the idea of death. This experience led him to the realization of his true Self and the renunciation of his worldly life. From there, he settled on the sacred mountain of Arunachala, where he spent the rest of his life in meditation and teaching, attracting disciples from all over the world. Ramana taught the practice of “Atma-Vichara”, “Self-enquiry”, based on the question “Who am I?”. Ātmā Vicāra (विचार) is a Sanskrit term meaning the process of investigating who we really are, the inquiry into the Nature of Being. This technique best exemplifies Jñāna Yoga, the Yoga of Self-knowledge. Ramana emphasized that spiritual liberation comes from the dissolution of the ego and the realization of oneness with universal Consciousness. His teachings emphasized simplicity, silence, and direct experience as paths to Self-realization, rejecting ritualistic practices and religious dogma. His teachings transcend cultural and religious boundaries, inspiring spiritual seekers throughout the world. His Arunachala Ashram remains a center of learning and practice, and his ideas on introspection and inner peace remain deeply influential. ???? Get Ramana Maharshi's books through our Amazon link: Pearls of Wisdom: https://amzn.to/3DF7DZo Spiritual Teachings: https://amzn.to/4a7MVgX ???? Check out our list of recommendations: https://www.amazon.com.br/shop/corvoseco “You should know that the Supreme state of liberation exists only in a mind that has attained the state of silence and nowhere else.” Ramana Maharshi. “For most people, effort is necessary. Of course, all the books say 'remain silent', or 'just be', but it is not easy. That is why all this effort is necessary. Even if you meet someone who has effortlessly attained silence, or the supreme state, you can understand that the necessary effort was already completed in a past life. Such effortless and choiceless awareness is achieved only after deliberate practice of meditation.” Ramana Maharshi. “Firm and disciplined abiding in the Atman (Atmanishtha), without giving the slightest opportunity for any thought to arise other than that of deep contemplation of the Self, is what truly constitutes self-submission to the Supreme Lord. Let every burden be surrendered to the Lord and He will carry it. This, indeed, is the indefinable power of the Lord that orders, sustains and controls everything that happens.” Ramana Maharshi. Music: Rainforest Birdsong Meditation ( • Video ) ========================================= ???? Corvo Seco is a study group on non-duality. ???? Help maintain our channel: PIX: [email protected] ???? Instagram: / corvoseco ???? Facebook: / corvoseco ???? Get in touch: [email protected] #RamanaMaharshi #Self-Inquiry