Little children play with dolls in the outer room just as they like, without any care of fear or restraint; but as soon as their mother comes in, they throw aside their dolls and run to her crying, “Mamma, mamma.
RAMAKRISHNAYou too, are now playing in this material world, infatuated with the dolls of wealth, honour, fame, etc.
More Ramakrishna Quotes
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You speak of doing good to the world. Is the world such a small thing? And who are you, pray, to do good to the world?
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The 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 Hindus call it ‘jal’, the Christians ‘water’, and the Moslems ‘pani’. But it is one and the same thing.
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Unless one always speaks the truth, one cannot find God Who is the soul of truth.
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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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He has not tasted the nectar of true faith; when he has tasted it, he becomes quiet and full of peace.
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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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You see many stars in the sky at night, but not when the sun rises.
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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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Too much study of the scriptures does more harm than good. The important thing is to know the essence of the scriptures.
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Some drink it at one place and call it ‘jal’, others at another place and call it ‘pani’, and still others at a third place and call it ‘water’.
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God laughs on two occasions. He laughs when the physician says to the patient’s mother, ‘Don’t be afraid, mother; I shall certainly cure your boy.’
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Meditate upon the Knowledge and Bliss Eternal , and you will also have bliss.
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One day, it was suddenly revealed to me that everything is pure spirit.
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If you desire to be pure, have firm faith, and slowly go on with your devotional practices without wasting your energy in useless scriptural discussions and arguments. Your little brain will otherwise be muddled.
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When one becomes spiritual, the ego vanishes gradually on its own. A tree laden with fruits always bends low. Humility is a sign of greatness.
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Sunlight is one and the same wherever it falls; but only a bright surface like that of water, or of a mirror reflects it fully.
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In the same way the pleasures of this world are very attractive in the beginning, but their consequences are terrible to contemplate and hard to endure.
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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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Have love for everyone, no one is other than you.
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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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The way of love is as true as the way of knowledge. All paths ultimately lead to the same Truth. But as long as God keeps the feeling of ego in us, it is easier to follow the path of love.
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Forgiveness is the true nature of the ascetic.
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There is water inside the jar and water outside, but the jar is still there. The ‘I’ is the jar.
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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 waves belong to the water. Does the water belong to the waves?
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