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.
RAMAKRISHNATry to cultivate love of God. You are born as a human being only to attain divine love.
More Ramakrishna Quotes
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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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Who is whose Guru? God alone is the guide and Guru of the universe.
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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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Through selfless work, love of God grows in heart.
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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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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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The winds of grace blow all the time. All we need to do is set our sails.
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The breeze of grace is always blowing; set your sail to catch that breeze.
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Imagine a limitless expanse of water: above and below, before and behind, right and left, everywhere there is water. In that water is placed a jar filled with water.
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The tree laden with fruits always bends low. If you wish to be great, be lowly and meek.
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Unless one always speaks the truth, one cannot find God Who is the soul of truth.
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Many good sayings are to be found in holy books, but merely reading them will not make one religious.
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Do yourself what you wish others to do.
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Unalloyed love of God is the essential thing. All else is unreal.
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God in the form of the saint, God in the form of the sinner, God in the form of the righteous, God in the form of the unrighteous.
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