Does Free Will exist? | Ramana Maharishi on Determinism, Destiny and Free Will

In this episode I have collected a few excerpts from works that quote the Maharishi’s views on the topic of determinism, destiny and free-will. I've followed up in a few places with some of my perspectives and best-effort interpretations.

[@tm-centerstarnberg6]

this mountain is so beautiful

[@kathyashby6019]

Excellent presentation.
Thank you so much!!

[@shamashmindful]

I really enjoyed your insights in this video. I look forward to the next one. :)

[@petesweet8504]

Thank you.

[@subodhkumar6995]

Swami Vivekanand and many other masters speak of changing ones destiny. How can we explain both the aspects together I.e. no free will and change of destiny by sheer will.

[@RagnetulCarpatilor]

Because both of them are true at the same time, even though they are complete opposites. This fact alone repeats along many various aspects, for example you exist and don't exist at the same time. I know this might be hard to grasp, but it is true in every shape or form. Funnily though, the spiritual world seems to have a failsafe, as in, even if you get to the point where you can manifest everything you want by sheer will, when you get there you won't desire anything anymore and will just flow with the universe itself.

[@alankuntz6494]

isn't his name ramana maharshi not maharishi?