Bhakti is the one essential thing. To be sure, God exists in all beings. Who, then is a devotee?
RAMAKRISHNA
By the mind one is bound; by the mind one is freed. … He who asserts with strong conviction: “I am not bound, I am free,” becomes free.
More Ramakrishna Quotes
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Bhakti is the one essential thing. To be sure, God exists in all beings. Who, then is a devotee?
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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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As 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.
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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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The compassion that you see in the kindhearted is God’s compassion. He has given it to them to protect the helpless.
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You see many stars in the sky at night, but not when the sun rises.
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One must be very particular about telling the truth. Through truth one can realize God.
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One should not think, ‘My religion alone is the right path and other religions are false.’ God can be realized by means of all paths.
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You too, are now playing in this material world, infatuated with the dolls of wealth, honour, fame, etc.
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When you meditate, go into the solitude of a forest, or a quiet corner, and enter into the chamber of your heart. And always keep your power of discrimination awake.
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Pray to Him anyway you like, He can even hear the footfall of an ant.
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All will surely realize God. All will be liberated. It may be that some get their meal in the morning, some at noon, and some in the evening; but none will go without food.
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To work without attachment is to work without the expectation of reward.
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The waves belong to the water. Does the water belong to the waves?
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The less your attachment is towards the senses, the more will be your love towards God .
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