When an unbaked pot is broken, the potter can use the mud to make a new one; but when a baked one is broken, he cannot do the same any longer
RAMAKRISHNAThe Hindus call it ‘jal’, the Christians ‘water’, and the Moslems ‘pani’. But it is one and the same thing.
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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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Common men talk bagfuls of religion but do not practise even a grain of it. The wise man speaks a little, even though his whole life is religion expressed in action.
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Knowledge leads to unity, but ignorance to diversity.
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God, the true Philosopher’s Stone, Who answers every prayer, Lies hidden deep within your heart
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The physician thinks he is the master, forgetting that God is the Master. God laughs again when two brothers divide their land with a string, saying to each
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One must be very particular about telling the truth. Through truth one can realize God.
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Do yourself what you wish others to do.
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You must know that there are different tastes. There are also different powers of digestion… different temperaments… differences in the capacity to comprehend.
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Take the case of the infinite ocean. There is no limit to its water. Suppose a pot is immersed in it: there is water both inside and outside the pot.
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Try to cultivate love of God. You are born as a human being only to attain divine love.
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It is easy to talk on religion, but difficult to practice it.
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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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The magnetic needle always points to the north, and hence it is that sailing vessel does not lose her direction.
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Some drink it at one place and call it ‘jal’, others at another place and call it ‘pani’, and still others at a third place and call it ‘water’.
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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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