The Simplicity of the Path

Ramana Maharshi emphasized the simplicity of the path to Self-realization. The method is simple - just ask 'Who am I?' - but it requires sincerity and persistence.

Ramana Maharshi emphasized the simplicity of the path to Self-realization. The method is deceptively simple - just ask "Who am I?" and trace the "I" thought to its source. There is no need for complex techniques, external aids, or special conditions.

However, this simplicity does not mean that the path is easy. It requires sincerity, persistence, and determination. One must practice constantly, not giving up in the face of obstacles or apparent lack of progress. The simplicity of the method is matched by the depth of the practice.

The path is simple because the Self is simple. The Self is not complex or difficult to understand. It is one's own true nature, always present, always available. One simply needs to recognize it, and the method of self-inquiry is the simplest way to do so.