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The ego creates the illusion of separateness from "summary" of Be As You Are by Sri Ramana Maharshi

The ego creates the illusion of separateness. It makes us believe that we are distinct individuals, separate from the world and from each other. This illusion is what causes suffering and conflict in our lives. When we identify with the ego, we see ourselves as separate from others, leading to feelings of competition, jealousy, and fear. In reality, we are all connected, part of the same universal consciousness. This sense of separateness is only a trick of the mind, a false perception created by the ego. When we let go of this illusion, we can experience the true oneness that underlies all of existence. We can see that we are not separate from others, but rather interconnected in a vast web of being. The ego thrives on division and separation, creating barriers between ourselves and others. It reinforces the idea of "me" versus "you," "us" versus...
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    Be As You Are

    Sri Ramana Maharshi

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