Effort is necessary

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Effort is necessary up to the state of

realization. Even then the Self should

spontaneously become evident, otherwise

happiness will not be complete. Up to

that state of spontaneity there must be

effort in some form or another.

 

There is a state beyond our efforts or

effortlessness. Until it is realized

effort is necessary. After tasting such

bliss, even once, one will repeatedly

try to regain it. Having once experienced

the bliss of peace no one wants to be out

of it or to engage in any other activity.

 

- Sri Ramana Maharshi

 

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" Be As You Are "

The Teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi

edited by David Godman

Arkana, 1985

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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