Wanting to reform the world without discovering one's true self is lik…

Ramana Maharshi
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Wanting to reform the world without discovering one's true self is like trying to cover the world with leather to avoid the pain of walking on stones and thorns. It is much simpler to wear shoes. ✨ Abide as the Self: The Essential Teachings of Ramana Maharshi. Documentary, January 1, 1998.
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Wanting to reform the world without discovering one's true self is like trying to cover the world with leather to avoid the pain of walking on stones and thorns. It is much simpler to wear shoes. ✨ Abide as the Self: The Essential Teachings of Ramana Maharshi. Documentary, January 1, 1998.

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