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.
RAMAKRISHNAOne should not think, ‘My religion alone is the right path and other religions are false.’ God can be realized by means of all paths.
More Ramakrishna Quotes
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That is to say, whose minds are not over-crowded with thoughts borrowed from others; and those who, after studying all the scriptures and sciences, have come to realise that they know nothing.
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Through selfless work, love of God grows in the heart. Then through his grace one realize him in course of time. God can be seen. One can talk to him as I am talking to you.
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Then hold fast to whichever faith appeals to you.
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Man suffers through lack of faith in God.
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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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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 is everywhere but He is most manifest in man. So serve man as God. That is as good as worshipping God.
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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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Bhakti is the one essential thing. To be sure, God exists in all beings. Who, then is a devotee?
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If you must be mad, be it not for the things of the world. Be mad with the love of God.
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Can you therefore say that there are no stars in the heavens during the day? Because you cannot find God in the days of your ignorance, say not that there is no 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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It is very pleasant to scratch an itching ring-worm, but the sensation one gets afterwards is very painful and intolerable.
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The Man who works for others, without any selfish motive, really does good to himself.
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Have love for everyone, no one is other than you.
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