Thus Spake Ramana

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There was no " I " thought in your sleep

whereas it is present now.

The true " I " is not manifest

and the false " I " is parading itself.

This false " I " is the obstacle

to your right knowledge.

Find out wherefrom this false " I " arises.

Then it will disappear.

You will be only what you are --

i. e., absolute Being.

 

Search for the source of the " I " thought.

That is all one has to do.

The universe exists on account of the " I " thought.

If that ends, there is an end of misery, also.

The false " I " will end only when its source is sought.

 

[from] Talks with Ramana Maharshi

[recorded July 2nd, 1936]