Who are Realized Souls?

Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi talks regarding Realized Souls and their qualities, and their role in the world:

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 "The truth is, first of all, that you are not this body, this mind, these conditionings, or this ego, but you are pure Spirit."

 "When the light of the Spirit comes, it illuminates your attention. A Realized Soul has an attention which is enlightened."

 "A Realized Soul is like a light which has been lit. One light can light many lights."

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 "You cannot think about the Spirit. You have to *be* the Spirit. When you become the Spirit, you go into a state of thoughtless awareness, where you are absolutely peaceful, and in that peace, you feel the joy of the Spirit."

 "A Realized Soul does not react. He witnesses. He sees the whole thing as a drama."

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 "You become your own guru. You don't need any guide. Your own light guides you. Your own vibrations tell you what is wrong and what is right."

 "A Realized Soul knows the absolute truth on their fingertips. It is a biological transformation; it is a new state of awareness that you achieve."

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 "A Realized Soul is a universal being. He does not belong to any particular country, religion, or race. He belongs to the whole universe."

 "The only power a Realized Soul has is the power of love. It is a completely non-violent, dynamic power that transforms people."

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 "You must know that you are a Realized Soul now, and as a Realized Soul, you have a responsibility. You have to give realization to others, to bring your light outside into the society."

 "You cannot know the meaning of your life as long as you are not connected with the power that created you. Once you are connected, you understand your value, your worth, and your purpose."