Thus Spake Ramana

[Guest guest]

I exist now. I am the enjoyer.

I enjoy fruits of action.

I was in the past --

and shall be in the future.

Who is this " I " ?

Finding this " I " to be pure Consciousness

beyond action and enjoyment;

freedom and happiness are gained.

There is then no effort,

for the Self is perfect

and there remains nothing more to gain.

 

[from] Talks with Ramana Maharshi

[recorded June 19th, 1936]