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If you observe awareness steadily, this awareness itself becomes the Guru that will reveal the Truth.

Ramana Maharshi

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Ramana Maharshi
Age: 70 †
Born: 1879
Born: December 31
Died: 1950
Died: April 14
Philosopher
Writer
Becomes
Truth
Steadily
Guru
Observe
Reveal
Awareness

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