Those whose spiritual awareness has been awakened never make a false move. They don’t have to avoid evil.
RAMAKRISHNAWe laugh at the efforts of the musk deer to find the source of the scent which comes from itself and despair at our efforts to find the peace which is our essence.
More Ramakrishna Quotes
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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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It is not lust alone that one should be afraid of in the life of the world. There is also anger. Anger arises when obstacles are placed in the way of desire.
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The tree laden with fruits always bends low. If you wish to be great, be lowly and meek.
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The supreme purpose and goal for human life… is to cultivate love.
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One day, it was suddenly revealed to me that everything is pure spirit.
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If you keep your heart immersed always in the depth of that holy love, your heart is sure to remain ever full to overflowing with the Divine fervour of sacred love.
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Forgiveness is the true nature of the ascetic.
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One must be very particular about telling the truth. Through truth one can realize God.
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When one becomes spiritual, the ego vanishes gradually on its own. A tree laden with fruits always bends low. Humility is a sign of greatness.
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There is water inside the jar and water outside, but the jar is still there. The ‘I’ is the jar.
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The sun can give heat and light to the whole world, but he cannot do so when the clouds shut out his rays. Similarly as long as egotism veils the heart, God cannot shine upon it.
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Travel in all the four quarters of the earth, you will find nothing (no true religion) anywhere. Whatever there is, is only here (i .e . in one ‘s own heart.)
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When the head of a goat is severed from its body, the trunk struggles for some time, still showing signs of life.
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All religions are true. God can be reached by different religions. Many rivers flow by many ways but they fall into the sea. They all are one.
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Man suffers through lack of faith in God.
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