A bath in Ganges undoubtedly absolves one of all sins; but what does that avail? They say that the sins perch on trees along the banks of the Ganges.
RAMAKRISHNAThe world is impermanent. [All things change. Knowing this helps you see the end of any difficulty and thereby have hope.]
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The ego is like the root of a banyan tree, you think you have removed it all then one fine morning you see a sprout flourishing again.
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If however, you once see your Divine Mother, you will not afterwards find pleasure in all these. Throwing them all aside, you will run to her.
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If you must be mad, be it not for the things of the world. Be mad with the love of God.
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Pray to God that your attachment to such transitory things as wealth, name, and creature comforts may become less and less every day.
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Allow others also equal liberty to stand by their own faith and opinion.
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You should love everyone because God dwells in all beings.
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If diving once does not bring you pearls, you need not therefore conclude that the sea is without them.
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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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Through selfless work, love of God grows in the heart. Then through his grace one realize him in course of time. God can be seen. One can talk to him as I am talking to you.
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The Bliss indeed is eternal, only it is covered and obscured by ignorance.
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The Man who works for others, without any selfish motive, really does good to himself.
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He whose mind dwells on God. But this is not possible as long as one has egotism and vanity.
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The world is impermanent. One should constantly remember death.
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One must be very particular about telling the truth. Through truth one can realize God.
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Forgiveness is the true nature of the ascetic.
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