Many good sayings are to be found in holy books, but merely reading them will not make one religious.
RAMAKRISHNALive in the world like a waterfowl. The water clings to the bird, but the bird shakes it off. Live in the world like a mudfish.
More Ramakrishna Quotes
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All, without any exception, will certainly know their real Self.
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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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All troubles come to an end when the ego dies
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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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When you meditate, go into the solitude of a forest, or a quiet corner, and enter into the chamber of your heart. And always keep your power of discrimination awake.
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The Bliss indeed is eternal, only it is covered and obscured by ignorance.
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One cannot attain divine knowledge till one gets rid of pride. Water does not stay on the top of a mound; but into low land it flows in torrents from all sides.
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The fish lives in the mud, but its skin is always bright and shiny.
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You should love everyone because God dwells in all beings.
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The world is impermanent. [All things change. Knowing this helps you see the end of any difficulty and thereby have hope.]
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If you keep your heart immersed always in the depth of that holy love, your heart is sure to remain ever full to overflowing with the Divine fervour of sacred love.
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You 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?
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Similarly, though ahamkara (egotism) is slain in the perfect man, yet enough of its vitality is left to make him carry on the functions of physical life;
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Do yourself what you wish others to do.
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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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