If you are the body there is the gross world also. If you are spirit all is spirit alone.

Devotee:  Why is the world so wrapped up in ignorance?

Ramana Maharishi:  Take care of yourself. Let the world take care of itself. See your Self. If you are the body there is the gross world also. If you are spirit all is spirit alone.

Devotee:  It will hold good for the individual, but what of the rest?

Ramana Maharishi:  Do it first and then see if the question arises afterwards.