The Man who works for others, without any selfish motive, really does good to himself.
RAMAKRISHNAThe Man who works for others, without any selfish motive, really does good to himself.
RAMAKRISHNAWhen 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.
RAMAKRISHNAGod can be realized through all paths. All religions are true. The important thing is to reach the roof.
RAMAKRISHNAThe 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.
RAMAKRISHNAIf you must be mad, be it not for the things of the world. Be mad with the love of God.
RAMAKRISHNATo work without attachment is to work without the expectation of reward.
RAMAKRISHNADisease is the tax which the soul pays for the body, as the tenant pays house-rent for the use of the house.
RAMAKRISHNAThe water of God’s grace cannot collect on the high mound of egotism. It runs down.
RAMAKRISHNAAll, without any exception, will certainly know their real Self.
RAMAKRISHNAIf there are errors in other religions, that is none of our business. God, to whom the world belongs, takes care of that.
RAMAKRISHNAMany good sayings are to be found in holy books, but merely reading them will not make one religious.
RAMAKRISHNAIf you are trying to thread a needle, you will not succeed if the thread has even a slight fiber sticking out.
RAMAKRISHNAThe world is indeed a mixture of truth and make-believe. Discard the make-believe and take the truth.
RAMAKRISHNAIf however, you once see your Divine Mother, you will not afterwards find pleasure in all these. Throwing them all aside, you will run to her.
RAMAKRISHNASome 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’.
RAMAKRISHNAHe whose mind dwells on God. But this is not possible as long as one has egotism and vanity.
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