Live 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.
RAMAKRISHNA
RAMAKRISHNA
Ramakrishna on mudfish
Ramakrishna179 quotes“Live 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.”
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