The jnani sees that both inside and outside there is nothing but Paramatman. Then what is this pot? It is ‘I-consciousness’.
RAMAKRISHNATravel 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.)
More Ramakrishna Quotes
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God, the true Philosopher’s Stone, Who answers every prayer, Lies hidden deep within your heart
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It is not lust alone that one should be afraid of in the life of the world. There is also anger. Anger arises when obstacles are placed in the way of desire.
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So is the light Divine. It falls equally and impartially on all hearts, but the pure and pious hearts of holy men receive and reflect that light well.
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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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The Man who works for others, without any selfish motive, really does good to himself.
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When the head of a goat is severed from its body, the trunk struggles for some time, still showing signs of life.
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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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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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The less your attachment is towards the senses, the more will be your love towards God .
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The breeze of grace is always blowing on you. You have to open the sails and your boat will move forward.
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One cannot be spiritual as long as one has shame, hatred, or fear.
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Finish the few duties you have at hand, and then you will have peace.
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You should love everyone because God dwells in all beings.
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If you spent one-tenth of the time you devoted to distractions like chasing women or making money to spiritual practice, you would be enlightened in a few years.
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The truth is that you cannot attain God if you have even a trace of desire. Subtle is the way of dharma.
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