The fool who repeats again and again: “I am bound, I am bound,” remains in bondage. He who repeats day and night: “I am a sinner, I am a sinner,” becomes a sinner indeed.
RAMAKRISHNAFinish the few duties you have at hand, and then you will have peace.
More Ramakrishna Quotes
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Allow others also equal liberty to stand by their own faith and opinion.
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Through selfless work, love of God grows in the heart. Then through his grace one realize him in course of time. God can be seen. One can talk to him as I am talking to you.
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Then hold fast to whichever faith appeals to you.
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One should always maintain an attitude of respect towards other religions. Dispute not, as you rest firmly on your own faith and opinion
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All troubles come to an end when the ego dies
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You should love everyone because God dwells in all beings.
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The ego is like the root of a banyan tree, you think you have removed it all then one fine morning you see a sprout flourishing again.
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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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Why does God allow evil in the world? To thicken the plot.
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God, the true Philosopher’s Stone, Who answers every prayer, Lies hidden deep within your heart
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Unless one always speaks the truth, one cannot find God Who is the soul of truth.
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The world is impermanent. [All things change. Knowing this helps you see the end of any difficulty and thereby have hope.]
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One cannot enter the mansion without jumping over the stump.
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The truth is that you cannot attain God if you have even a trace of desire. Subtle is the way of dharma.
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A devotee who can call on God while living a householder’s life is a hero indeed. God thinks: ‘He is blessed indeed who prays to me in the midst of his worldly duties.
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