Many good sayings are to be found in holy books, but merely reading them will not make one religious.
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.’
More Ramakrishna Quotes
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When the flower blooms, the bees come uninvited.
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The 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.
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If you meditate on your ideal, you will acquire its nature. If you think of God day and night, you will acquire the nature of God.
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No sooner does the man come back from the holy waters that the old sins jump on his shoulders from the trees.
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This side is mine and that side is yours.’ He laughs and says to Himself, ‘The whole universe belongs to Me, but they say they own this portion or that portion.’it!’
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You can reach it by stone stairs or by wooden stairs or by bamboo steps or by a rope. You can also climb up by a bamboo pole.
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The breeze of grace is always blowing; set your sail to catch that breeze.
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Why does God allow evil in the world? To thicken the plot.
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Many people think they cannot have knowledge or understanding of God without reading books. But hearing is better than reading, and seeing is better than hearing.
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Make your meditation a continuous state of mind. A great worship is going on all the time, so nothing should be neglected or excluded from your constant meditative awareness.
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The richest gem of all. How many pearls and precious stones Are scattered all about The outer court that lies before The chamber of your heart!
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It is easy to talk on religion, but difficult to practice it.
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All troubles come to an end when the ego dies
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One cannot be spiritual as long as one has shame, hatred, or fear.
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God can be realized through all paths. All religions are true. The important thing is to reach the roof.
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