Sri Ramana Maharshi

Spiritual Master Indian 1879 – 1950

Hindu saint; taught self-inquiry path to enlightenment.

378 quotes

"The mind creates bondage; the Self is always free."
Freedom
"Gratitude is the highest form of prayer."
Gratitude
"All desires lead back to the desire for the Self."
Motivation
"Power comes from stillness, not from agitation."
Power
"Money is neither good nor bad; it is your attachment to it that creates suffering."
Money
"Health is the reflection of inner harmony."
Health
"Adventure begins when you question everything you believe."
Adventure
"Creativity flows when the mind is clear and the heart is open."
Creativity
"Injustice cannot persist in a world governed by truth."
Justice
"The strength of your convictions determines your character."
Courage
"True friendship transcends the personal and rests in the Self."
Friendship
"Family bonds reflect your understanding of universal connection."
Family
"Hope is the bridge between the present and the desired future."
Hope
"Beauty exists in all things when perceived with a calm mind."
Beauty
"Science seeks to understand the manifest; spirituality seeks the unmanifest source."
Science
"Music is the language of the Self speaking to itself."
Music
"Art is the expression of truth through form."
Art
"Leadership is the natural outcome of inner peace."
Leadership
"Dreams are the mind's way of processing experience; wake up to reality."
Dreams
"Humor arises from seeing the cosmic joke of existence."
Humor
"The greatest education teaches you to question your assumptions."
Education
"History repeats itself until its lessons are learned."
History
"Literature preserves the wisdom of ages; read with an open heart."
Literature
"Nature reflects the perfection of the Self in all its forms."
Nature
"Peace is your natural state; you need only stop disturbing it."
Peace
"The Self is the only reality; all else is appearance."
Truth
"Relationships are opportunities to see yourself in another."
Relationships
"Inspiration comes when you align with the universal source."
Inspiration
"Real power lies in the ability to remain unaffected by circumstances."
Power
"War begins in the mind as conflict; peace begins with inner harmony."
War