So long as one does not become simple like a child, one does not get divine illumination.
RAMAKRISHNAGod cannot be realizxd if there is the slightest trace of pride.
More Ramakrishna Quotes
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The magnetic needle always points to the north, and hence it is that sailing vessel does not lose her direction.
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A man is truly free, even here in this embodied state, if he knows that God is the true agent and he by himself is powerless to do anything.
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One cannot attain divine knowledge till one gets rid of pride. Water does not stay on the top of a mound; but into low land it flows in torrents from all sides.
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God in the form of the righteous, God in the form of the unrighteous.
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Little children play with dolls in the outer room just as they like, without any care of fear or restraint; but as soon as their mother comes in, they throw aside their dolls and run to her crying, “Mamma, mamma.
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An ocean of bliss may rain down from the heavens, but if you hold up only a thimble, that is all you receive
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Take the case of the infinite ocean. There is no limit to its water. Suppose a pot is immersed in it: there is water both inside and outside the pot.
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If diving once does not bring you pearls, you need not therefore conclude that the sea is without them.
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God laughs, saying to Himself, ‘I am going to take his life, and this man says he will save other,
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The richest gem of all. How many pearls and precious stones Are scattered all about The outer court that lies before The chamber of your heart!
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If a white cloth is stained even with a small spot, the stain appears very ugly indeed. So the smallest fault of a holy man becomes painfully prominent.
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It’s enough to have faith in one aspect of God. You have faith in God without form.
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You should love everyone because God dwells in all beings.
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Wisdom leads to unity, but ignorance to separation. So long as God seems to be outside and far away, there is ignorance. But when God is realised within, that is true knowledge.
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The supreme purpose and goal for human life… is to cultivate love.
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