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An unawakened person sees only his mind, which is merely a reflection of the light of pure consciousness arising from the Heart.

Ramana Maharshi

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Ramana Maharshi
Age: 70 †
Born: 1879
Born: December 31
Died: 1950
Died: April 14
Philosopher
Writer
Person
Arising
Heart
Sees
Mind
Reflection
Merely
Pure
Consciousness
Light
Persons
Unawakened

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