The same old sins take possession of him again. He is hardly out of the waters before they fall upon him.
RAMAKRISHNAThe way of love is as true as the way of knowledge. All paths ultimately lead to the same Truth. But as long as God keeps the feeling of ego in us, it is easier to follow the path of love.
More Ramakrishna Quotes
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To work without attachment is to work without the expectation of reward.
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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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The breeze of grace is always blowing; set your sail to catch that breeze.
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Men are like pillow-cases. The colour of one may be red, that of another blue, and that of the third black; but all contain the same cotton within.
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Spirituality automatically leads to humility. When a flower develops into a fruit, the petals drop off on its own.
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That is very good. But never get into your head that your faith alone is true and every other is false. Know for certain that God without form is real and that God with form is also real.
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It is enough to have sincere yearning for God. Infinite are the paths and infinite are the opinions.
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It is middling. The selfish love is the lowest. It only looks towards its own happiness, no matter whether the beloved suffers weal or woe
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A bath in Ganges undoubtedly absolves one of all sins; but what does that avail? They say that the sins perch on trees along the banks of the Ganges.
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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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A boat may stay in water, but water should not stay in boat. A spiritual aspirant may live in the world, but the world should not live within him.
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Meditate upon the Knowledge and Bliss Eternal , and you will also have bliss.
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Who is whose Guru? God alone is the guide and Guru of the universe.
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Bondage is of the mind; freedom too is of the mind. If you say ‘I am a free soul. I am a son of God who can bind me’ free you shall be.
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God can be realized through all paths. All religions are true. The important thing is to reach the roof.
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