7)Ramana Maharishi - Who am I unit - 1 

"Who Am I?" (Nan Yar?) is one of the most important spiritual texts by Sri Ramana Maharshi, a renowned Indian sage and spiritual teacher. The text is based on a series of questions and answers between Ramana Maharshi and one of his disciples, Sri M. Sivaprakasam Pillai, in 1902. It serves as an introduction to his teachings on self-inquiry, which he considered the most direct path to self-realization. ### Key Concepts of "Who Am I?" (Unit 1): 1. **The True Self**: - Ramana Maharshi emphasizes that our true nature is pure consciousness, often referred to as the "Self". This Self is beyond the ego, mind, and body, and is the same in all beings. 2. **Self-Inquiry**: - The core practice suggested by Ramana Maharshi is self-inquiry, specifically asking oneself "Who am I?". This question is meant to turn the mind inward, away from external objects and towards the source of one's own existence and consciousness. 3. **The Ego**: - The ego, or the "I"-thought, is the sense of individuality that identifies with the body and mind. Ramana teaches that the ego is an illusion that arises from ignorance of our true Self. 4. **Mind and Thoughts**: - Thoughts are seen as obstacles to self-realization. By questioning the root of the "I"-thought, other thoughts lose their power, and the mind becomes still. This stillness leads to the realization of the Self. 5. **Detachment**: - Detaching oneself from the mind and body and understanding that they are not the true Self is crucial. The true Self is always present, even when the mind is quiet or in deep sleep. 6. **Realization**: - Realization of the Self is not an intellectual understanding but a direct, experiential knowledge of one's true nature. It leads to lasting peace and bliss. ### Key Points from Unit 1: 1. **The Nature of the Self**: - The Self is eternal, pure consciousness. It is not the body, mind, or senses. - Understanding this intellectually is the first step, but realization comes from direct experience. 2. **The Method of Self-Inquiry**: - Constantly ask "Who am I?" and trace the source of the "I"-thought. - This practice helps in dissolving the ego and realizing the Self. 3. **Illusory Nature of the Ego**: - The ego does not have a separate, independent existence. It is a mere reflection of the Self in the mind. - The disappearance of the ego reveals the ever-present Self. 4. **The Role of the Mind**: - The mind should be turned inward. When thoughts arise, question "To whom do these thoughts occur?" The answer is "to me". Then ask "Who am I?". - This process quiets the mind and leads to the stillness necessary for Self-realization. 5. **Ultimate Goal**: - The ultimate goal is to abide in the Self, where there is no duality, only pure consciousness and bliss. Studying "Who Am I?" involves not just reading and understanding these concepts but applying them through constant self-inquiry and reflection. This text serves as a practical guide for those seeking to attain self-realization through direct experience of their true nature.

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Apke videos se mai andar se Puri tarah change hogyi sach me sir ye deep knowledge 🙏 or kahi nhi milta RU-vid pe bohut bohut dhanyawad sirji

Sir your Cockroach analogy really mind blowing ❤️ The cockroach dies and is surrounded by thousands of ants. Don't try to kill the ants (get rid of thoughts), instead just throw away the cockroach (Ego/'I', get rid of the 'I' thought by asking who am 'I') and there will be no ants, there will be peace. Thank you so much 🙏

I found my deadly combination of 3SRB + Self enquiry. Ye hai to mujhe kuch aur kya chahiye😊

Thanks you guru ji ❤🙏🙏🙏

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Pranaam guruji.

Thought ki shuruaat impulse se hoti h, impulse दिखता h k ye thought h or ye abhi abhi dekha ya suna usse thought bna, plus pichle 24 hours me jo b incidents huye wo randomly play होते h. Na mere rokne se rukne wale h na m unko change krti hu, bs dekhti hu or bar bar yaad dilati hu k sanso pe dhyan rakh lo isse better h

Pranam guruji❤❤❤

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Lots of gratitude sir Pranam

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Very clear explanation 🙏👍

Sir 🙏🙏, thankyou

In memory there are positive thoughts like knowledge of science history etc are good thoughts are not harmful but memories like which gives us anger jealousy thoughts of sex are the thoughts from ego

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Thanks sir

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Woow very helpful😳

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Maharshi Ramana ke upar jo jo video aa raha hai best hai

Sir law of attraction kitna sach hai is per video banaye plz

Sir mujhe concentration aur mindfulness may difference samajhni hai,kya aap iss topic par ek video bana sakte hai?

1 personal I hota h 1 universal I hota h

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सरजी रमण बादमे बोलें पहिले महर्षी बोलें महर्षी रमण बोलेंगे तो मुझे अच्छा लगेगा वैसे तो आप विद्वान हें हम क्याही बोलें ❤

Maharishi Raman did not care about any material and people make and sell his statues worth 5 and 6 Laks ! What an irony! Everything can’t be sold or purchased and idolization does not bring true peace. Anything can be used as a band aid for diverting the thoughts but it can’t bring peace and can’t bring anyone closure to truth