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.
RAMAKRISHNAAfter that, what is the need of books? One should learn the essence and then dive deep in order to realize God.
More Ramakrishna Quotes
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In mutual love the lover not only wants the happiness of his beloved; but has an eye towards his own happiness also.
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The jnani sees that both inside and outside there is nothing but Paramatman. Then what is this pot? It is ‘I-consciousness’.
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As long as I live, so long do I learn.
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The less your attachment is towards the senses, the more will be your love towards God .
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So is the light Divine. It falls equally and impartially on all hearts, but the pure and pious hearts of holy men receive and reflect that light well.
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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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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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God laughs on two occasions. He laughs when the physician says to the patient’s mother, ‘Don’t be afraid, mother; I shall certainly cure your boy.’
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The winds of grace blow all the time. All we need to do is set our sails.
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Have love for everyone, no one is other than you.
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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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It is enough to have sincere yearning for God. Infinite are the paths and infinite are the opinions.
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All, without any exception, will certainly know their real Self.
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He whose mind dwells on God. But this is not possible as long as one has egotism and vanity.
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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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