God is in all men, but all men are not in God; that is why we suffer.
RAMAKRISHNAGod is in all men, but all men are not in God; that is why we suffer.
RAMAKRISHNAYou see many stars in the sky at night, but not when the sun rises.
RAMAKRISHNAAllow others also equal liberty to stand by their own faith and opinion.
RAMAKRISHNAWhen one becomes spiritual, the ego vanishes gradually on its own. A tree laden with fruits always bends low. Humility is a sign of greatness.
RAMAKRISHNAOne should always maintain an attitude of respect towards other religions. Dispute not, as you rest firmly on your own faith and opinion
RAMAKRISHNAHe has not tasted the nectar of true faith; when he has tasted it, he becomes quiet and full of peace.
RAMAKRISHNABondage 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.
RAMAKRISHNAToo much study of the scriptures does more harm than good. The important thing is to know the essence of the scriptures.
RAMAKRISHNAIf diving once does not bring you pearls, you need not therefore conclude that the sea is without them.
RAMAKRISHNATo work without attachment is to work without the expectation of reward.
RAMAKRISHNAThey are so replete with love that whatever they do is a good action.
RAMAKRISHNAWisdom 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.
RAMAKRISHNAThat 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.
RAMAKRISHNAThe 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.
RAMAKRISHNAYou speak of doing good to the world. Is the world such a small thing? And who are you, pray, to do good to the world?
RAMAKRISHNAThe 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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