The mind of one meditating on a single object becomes one-pointed. And one-pointedness of mind leads to abidance in the self. Real attainment is to be fully conscious, to be aware of surroundings and the people around, to move among them all, but not to merge consciousness in the environment. One should remain in inner independent awareness.
Ramana MaharshiGrace is within you. Grace is your self. Grace is not something to be acquired from others. If it is external, it is useless. All that is necessary is to know its existence is in you. You are never out of its operation.
Ramana MaharshiThe fact is that you are not the body. The Self does not move but the world moves in it. You are only what you are.
Ramana MaharshiApart from the body does the world exist? Has anyone seen the world without the body?
Ramana Maharshi