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Quotes of Brahma Sutras
29 quotes
“The knowledge of Brahman is the only means to liberation; rituals and actions alone cannot confer it.”
Brahma Sutras
— 4.1.1
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brahman
liberation
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“The Self is not the body, nor the senses, nor the mind; it is the witness of all these.”
Brahma Sutras
— 2.3.18
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body
mind
witness
“The realization of Brahman leads to the cessation of all suffering and the attainment of bliss.”
Brahma Sutras
— 4.4.20
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brahman
suffering
bliss
“The scriptures declare that Brahman is without parts, infinite, and beyond all attributes.”
Brahma Sutras
— 1.2.12
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attributes
scriptures
“The Self is not affected by actions or their results; it is beyond all change.”
Brahma Sutras
— 2.3.17
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actions
results
unchanging
“The ignorance which causes the appearance of multiplicity is removed by the knowledge of Brahman.”
Brahma Sutras
— 2.3.16
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multiplicity
knowledge
brahman
“The Self is eternal, pure consciousness, and the substratum of all experiences.”
Brahma Sutras
— 2.3.15
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eternal
consciousness
substratum
“The differences perceived in the world are due to the limitations of the senses and mind.”
Brahma Sutras
— 3.2.26
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world
senses
mind
“The knowledge of the Self is not obtained by mere intellectual effort but through the grace of the teacher and the scriptures.”
Brahma Sutras
— 4.4.18
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self
teacher
scriptures
“The cause is always greater than the effect; Brahman, as the cause, is greater than the universe.”
Brahma Sutras
— 1.1.3
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effect
brahman
universe
“The individual soul and Brahman are identical in essence but appear different due to upadhis (limiting adjuncts).”
Brahma Sutras
— 2.1.3
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brahman
identity
upadhi
“The world is not unreal; it is a manifestation of Brahman, though appearing as diverse.”
Brahma Sutras
— 3.1.4
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brahman
manifestation
reality
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