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.
RAMAKRISHNASimilarly, though ahamkara (egotism) is slain in the perfect man, yet enough of its vitality is left to make him carry on the functions of physical life;
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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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If you want to go east, don’t go west.
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Men are like pillow-cases. The colour of one may be red, that of another blue, and that of the third black; but all contain the same cotton within.
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Wisdom leads to unity, but ignorance to separation. So long as God seems to be outside and far away, there is ignorance. But when God is realised within, that is true knowledge.
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All troubles come to an end when the ego dies
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Pray to Him anyway you like, He can even hear the footfall of an ant.
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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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The world is impermanent. One should constantly remember death.
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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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Spirituality automatically leads to humility. When a flower develops into a fruit, the petals drop off on its own.
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The less your attachment is towards the senses, the more will be your love towards God .
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A devotee who can call on God while living a householder’s life is a hero indeed. God thinks: ‘He is blessed indeed who prays to me in the midst of his worldly duties.
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Dwell, O mind, within yourself; Enter no other’s home. If you but seek there, you will find All you are searching for.
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So it is with man; one is beautiful, another is ugly, a third holy, and a fourth wicked; but the Divine Being dwells in them all.
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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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