The whole Vedanta is contained in the two Biblical statements
‘I am that I am’ and ‘Be still and know that I am God’
‘Stillness’ is the most important requisite, indeed the sole requisite according to Sri Ramana, for “the sole realisation of the Self as God”. The above, and the following, are some quotes from Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi on this most important, indeed absolutely critical instruction. To learn to 'be still', please visit our Self-Enquiry pages under the Self-Enquiry menu item above.
... stillness is the aim of the seeker.
Even a single effort to still at least a single thought,
even for a trice, goes a long way to reach the state of quiescence.
(Talk 609)
Even a single effort to still at least a single thought,
even for a trice, goes a long way to reach the state of quiescence.
(Talk 609)
The mind and intellect do not remain apart from you.
The Bible says, “Be still and know that I am God”.
Stillness is the sole requisite for the realisation of the Self as God.
(Talk 338)
The Bible says, “Be still and know that I am God”.
Stillness is the sole requisite for the realisation of the Self as God.
(Talk 338)
Your duty is to be: and not to be this or that.
“I AM that I AM” sums up the whole truth.
The method is summed up in “BE STILL”.
What does “stillness” mean?
It means “destroy yourself ”. Because any form or shape is the cause of trouble.
Give up that notion that “I am so and so.”
(Talk 363)
“I AM that I AM” sums up the whole truth.
The method is summed up in “BE STILL”.
What does “stillness” mean?
It means “destroy yourself ”. Because any form or shape is the cause of trouble.
Give up that notion that “I am so and so.”
(Talk 363)
To be still is not to think.
Know, and not think, is the word.
(Talk 130)
Know, and not think, is the word.
(Talk 130)
Be still and know that I AM GOD.
“Stillness” here means “Being free from thoughts”.
(Talk 480)
“Stillness” here means “Being free from thoughts”.
(Talk 480)
The egoless ‘I am’ is not thought. It is realisation.
The meaning or significance of ‘I’ is God.
The experience of ‘I am’ is to Be Still.
(Talk 226)
The meaning or significance of ‘I’ is God.
The experience of ‘I am’ is to Be Still.
(Talk 226)