One day, it was suddenly revealed to me that everything is pure spirit.
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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To work without attachment is to work without the expectation of reward.
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Man needs a guru. But a man must have faith in the guru’s words. He succeeds in spiritual life by looking on his guru as God Himself.
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Do not be small minded. Do not pray for gourds and pumpkins from God, when you should be asking for pure love and pure knowledge to dawn within every heart.
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As a boy holding to a post or a pillar whirls about it with headlong speed without any fear or falling, so perform your worldly duties, fixing your hold firmly upon God, and you will be free from danger.
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The world is indeed a mixture of truth and make-believe. Discard the make-believe and take the truth.
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Unless one always speaks the truth, one cannot find God Who is the soul of truth.
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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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The waves belong to the water. Does the water belong to the waves?
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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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If there are errors in other religions, that is none of our business. God, to whom the world belongs, takes care of that.
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God can be realized through all paths. All religions are true. The important thing is to reach the roof.
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First realise God, see Him by means of spiritual discipline. If He imparts power you can do good to others; otherwise not.
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If you are trying to thread a needle, you will not succeed if the thread has even a slight fiber sticking out.
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The fool who repeats again and again: “I am bound, I am bound,” remains in bondage. He who repeats day and night: “I am a sinner, I am a sinner,” becomes a sinner indeed.
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Great men have the nature of a child.
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