Effort and Effortlessness in Ramana Maharshi’s Teachings: Resolving the Paradox of Sadhana and Instant Liberation Vira Chandra
There is nothing wrong with the world or with the environment you live in. The only defects are in the mind which is looking at the world. If you change the outlook of the mind, the world automatically changes. Vira Chandra
If you are having trouble with your enthusiasm for sadhana, just tell yourself, 'I may be dead in seven days'. Vira Chandra
You must believe the Guru and you must also believe your own experience because the Guru is not telling you to add another belief to your mind. Vira Chandra
How long should we stay with the Guru? Necessity of avoidance of association with bad or worldly people Vira Chandra
When you know that everything that is happening is only appearing on the screen of Consciousness and that you yourself are the screen on which it all appears, nothing can touch you, harm you or make you afraid. Vira Chandra
It will be enough if you give up the thought, "I am at the bottom of the hill [of spirituality]". If you can do this, there will be no difference between us. Vira Chandra
Usually, when you sit in meditation, you are fighting to gain control over the mind. Better than to be in the war with mind - to be continuously aware of the Self while doing the ordinary things of everyday life Vira Chandra
Those who say 'I am great' or 'I am leading disciple' are small people - generally ones who want to gain a lot of power and manage others have an ego that prevents from reaching higher realms Vira Chandra
To correct oneself is to correct the whole world. The ultimate purpose of life is not to help others but to enquire about the nature of the Self and to stabilize firmly there. Vira Chandra
Don't be discouraged by obstacles or the feeling that you are not making any progress. Just carry on with your meditation. Don't expect immediate results and don't be worried by the lack of them. Vira Chandra
The thought 'I am meditating’ is an ego thought. Don't worry about whether you are making progress or not. Just keep your attention on the Self twenty-four hours a day. Vira Chandra
Material duties and external activities should be executed with full attention and responsibility, not sloppy - meditation is contained in them Vira Chandra
You can never be insincere or lie when you are close to Saint - there is now way you can fool him/her on this account Vira Chandra
When you are Realized, a great power takes you over and runs your life for you. If you are not in this state, then use your discrimination wisely. Pretending that 'all is one' may get you into trouble. Vira Chandra
Healthy body is important for a sadhaka - maintain it, fuel it properly and repair it if it breaks down, but don't become attached to it. Vira Chandra