Effort...

Effort is necessary up to the state of
realization.

Even then the Self should
spontaneously become evident, otherwise
happiness will not be complete.

Up to
that state of spontaneity there must be
effort in some form or another.

There is a state beyond our efforts or
effortlessness.

Until it is realized
effort is necessary.

After tasting such
bliss, even once, one will repeatedly
try to regain it.

Having once experienced
the bliss of peace no one wants to be out
of it or to engage in any other activity.


- Sri Ramana Maharshi

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"Be As You Are"
The Teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi
edited by David Godman
Arkana, 1985