*Glimpses of Self-Realization* - 'Self-Inquiry' ( WHO am I ? ) will result in instantaneous 'Self-Realization' and 'Sahaja- Samadhi ( Peace-Inherent ). ~Swaathmaaraaman

Devotee: What are the obstacles which hinder realization of the Self?

M.: They are habits of mind (vasanas).

D.: How to overcome the mental habits (vasanas)?

M.: By realizing the Self.

D.: That is a vicious circle.

M.: It is the ego which raises such difficulties, creating obstacles and then suffers from the perplexity of apparent paradoxes. Find out who makes the inquiries and the Self will be found.

-from Talk 13 of 'Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi'