Nilakanta Sri Ram

Mathematician

Nilakanta Sri Ram was a philosopher known for his profound insights on truth and freedom, challenging societal norms through his influential works.

Born
December 1, 1922
Died
July 15, 2008
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About Nilakanta Sri Ram

Nilakanta Sri Ram — Life and Legacy

Nilakanta Sri Ram was a significant philosopher whose exploration of truth and freedom has left a lasting impact on contemporary thought. His work often delved into the complexities of human existence, urging individuals to confront uncomfortable truths. One of his notable ideas, 'Truth is the foundation of freedom,' encapsulates his belief that genuine freedom is rooted in an understanding of reality, rather than mere illusion. His quotes reflect a deep commitment to integrity and responsibility, as seen in his assertion that 'Freedom is not a gift, but a responsibility.' This perspective challenges the notion of freedom as an entitlement, instead framing it as a duty that requires active engagement and ethical consideration. By advocating for a rigorous examination of one's beliefs and actions, Nilakanta Sri Ram encouraged a culture of critical thinking and personal accountability. Today, his insights continue to resonate, prompting readers to reflect on the interplay between truth and freedom in their own lives. His work remains relevant in discussions about ethics, autonomy, and the responsibilities that accompany personal liberty.

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"Wisdom is not knowledge, but lies in the use we make of knowledge."

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"Wisdom is not a question of learning facts with the mind; it can only be acquired through perfection of living."

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"The state of love is the state of grace. The development of that state and the unlocking of its mysteries brings one to the condition where there is no separation between oneself and others"

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"No individual can ultimately fail. The Divinity which descends into humanity is bound to re-gain its original state."

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"Each must discover his own way in life, and that way lies in his heart. Let him delve deeply into the depths of his being; his true centre is not far from there."

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"Man is more than his environment. It is from the innate quality of the Spirit in him, his inner storehouse, that he draws those ideas, his intuitions, which unify his perceptions of the external world instantaneously with a value which is qualitative and not quantitative, and which he embodies in the works of his culture - those achievements which belong not only to one particular time but to all times, and mark the path of his upward progress."

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"He is the wise man who has by perfect living gained the instinct of rightness by which he guides himself, whether in thought or action, who has found that centre of balance which is always over his point of contact with circumstances. He is the man whom Nature pours the riches of all her instincts."

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"What keeps us playing our parts and going round and round the three lower worlds is not a Divine dictate, but ourselves, our own will-to-live, which comes from within ourselves."

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"Let your courage mount with difficulties. There would be no will if there were no resistance."

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"Wisdom is not a matter of study, but a matter of living, and of sure action which rises above opposites."

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"What man really seeks is not perfection which is in the future, but fulfillment which is ever in the present."

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"Let the one great aim and ideal be to lift up and universalize our affection, so that while it is as deep and intimate as though it has but one object, yet it is ready to be centered on any person, to flow to any point of need."

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"We have yet to discover the true incentive, the inner Will which will have an over-mastering effect upon our lives, and yet be present in every circumstance and incident."

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"Ideal Love, stepped down to the level of the practical, day-to-day life, must mean the service of each to all within his or her sphere, a delicate consideration of others, a control that gives rise to peace, and cessation from every thought of cruelty and lust."

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"What each one of us fundamentally needs is that inner peace which is to be discovered solely within ourselves, which no-one else can give, which the world with all its resources, can never supply."

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"What we call "willing" is often but an inflation of ourselves, attended by a hardening."

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