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The mind must be stilled to reveal the inner essence from "summary" of Be As You Are by Sri Ramana Maharshi
The mind, with its constant chatter and restless movements, obscures our true nature. It is like a veil that covers the essence of who we really are. In order to uncover this inner essence, we must learn to still the mind, to quieten its incessant noise and activity. This is not an easy task, for the mind is a powerful and persistent force. It will resist our attempts to tame it, throwing up all sorts of distractions and obstacles to keep us from reaching the stillness within. But if we persevere, if we continue to practice the art of quieting the mind, we will eventually break through the barriers that it has erected. We will come to see that the mind is not who we are, that it is merely a tool that we can use to navigate the world. And as we go deeper into this stillness, we will begin to catch glimpses of our true essenc...
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