So when a person dies in a state of ignorance, he is born again; but when he becomes well baked in the fire of true knowledge and dies a perfect man, he is not born again.
RAMAKRISHNAWhat is the use of merely listening to lectures? The real thing is practice.
More Ramakrishna Quotes
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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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A truly religious man should think that other religions also have many paths leading to the truth.
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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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The breeze of grace is always blowing on you. You have to open the sails and your boat will move forward.
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It is true that God is even in the tiger, but we must not go and face the animal.
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This side is mine and that side is yours.’ He laughs and says to Himself, ‘The whole universe belongs to Me, but they say they own this portion or that portion.’it!’
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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 winds of grace blow all the time. All we need to do is set our sails.
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The richest gem of all. How many pearls and precious stones Are scattered all about The outer court that lies before The chamber of your heart!
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He is trying to find me, overcoming a great obstacle – pushing away, as it were, a huge block of stone weighing a ton. Such a man is a real hero.
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The truth is that you cannot attain God if you have even a trace of desire. Subtle is the way of dharma.
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Do yourself what you wish others to do.
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He is born in vain, who having attained the human birth, so difficult to get, does not attempt to realize God in this very life.
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God, the true Philosopher’s Stone, Who answers every prayer, Lies hidden deep within your heart
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All troubles come to an end when the ego dies
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