Ramana Maharshi-aware of Itself as I.

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Maharshi :

 

 

 

The One Infinite Unbroken Whole becomes aware of Itself as "I".

This is Its original name. All other names , e.g. , OM , etc. , are later

growths. Liberation means only to remain aware of the Self . The

Mahavakya "I am Brahman" is its authority . Though the "I" is always

experienced , yet one's attention has to be drawn to it. Then only

knowledge dawns. Hence is the need for the teaching of the

Upanishads and the Sages.

 

 

from REFLECTIONS ON TALKS WITH RAMANA MAHARSHI

by S.S. Cohen