Thus Spake Ramana

[Guest guest]

Being of the nature of Bliss,

why does one continue to crave for happiness?

To be rid of that craving is itself salvation.

The Scriptures say, " You Are That. "

The imparting of that knowledge is their purpose.

The Realization must be

by your finding out who you are

and abiding as That, i. e., your Self

To be repeating " I am that "

or " not this " is a waste of time.

For the worthy disciple

the work lies within

and not without.

 

[from] Talks with Ramana Maharshi

[recorded July 4th, 1936]