The truth is that you cannot attain God if you have even a trace of desire. Subtle is the way of dharma.
RAMAKRISHNAThe truth is that you cannot attain God if you have even a trace of desire. Subtle is the way of dharma.
RAMAKRISHNAMeditate upon the Knowledge and Bliss Eternal , and you will also have bliss.
RAMAKRISHNAYou too, are now playing in this material world, infatuated with the dolls of wealth, honour, fame, etc.
RAMAKRISHNAGod 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.’
RAMAKRISHNADifferent people call on [God] by different names: some as Allah, some as God, and others as Krishna, Siva, and Brahman. It is like the water in a lake.
RAMAKRISHNALive in the world like a waterfowl. The water clings to the bird, but the bird shakes it off. Live in the world like a mudfish.
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.
RAMAKRISHNAAfter that, what is the need of books? One should learn the essence and then dive deep in order to realize God.
RAMAKRISHNAAs a boy holding to a post or a pillar whirls about it with headlong speed without any fear or falling, so perform your worldly duties, fixing your hold firmly upon God, and you will be free from danger.
RAMAKRISHNAThe winds of God’s grace are always blowing, it is for us to raise our sails.
RAMAKRISHNAGod can be realized through all paths. All religions are true. The important thing is to reach the roof.
RAMAKRISHNAThe 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.
RAMAKRISHNAImagine a limitless expanse of water: above and below, before and behind, right and left, everywhere there is water. In that water is placed a jar filled with water.
RAMAKRISHNADo yourself what you wish others to do.
RAMAKRISHNAWhat is the use of merely listening to lectures? The real thing is practice.
RAMAKRISHNAWhen the flower blooms, the bees come uninvited.
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