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Ramakrishna (February 18, 1836 - August 16, 1886) was an Indian religious leader and philosopher, considered a significant figure in the modern spiritual movement of Hinduism. He advocated for Advaita Vedanta, the unity of the soul with the universe, and had a profound impact on posterity.

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Famous Ramakrishna Quotes

“As a piece of rope, when burnt, retains its form, but cannot serve to bind, so is the ego which is burnt by the fire of supreme Knowledge.”

Form Fire Pieces Ego Supreme Burning Rope

Book:Sayings: The Most Exhaustive Collection of Them, Their Number Being 1120

Source: Sayings: The Most Exhaustive Collection of Them, Their Number Being 1120

“The waves belong to the water. Does the water belong to the waves?”

Doe Water Ego Wave

Book:The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna

Source: The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna

“The ego is like the root of a banyan tree, you think you have removed it all then one fine morning you see a sprout flourishing again.”

Thinking Morning Tree Fine Ego Roots Flourishing Sprouts

Author:Ramakrishna

“All troubles come to an end when the ego dies”

Ends Dies Trouble Ego

Book:The Way to God as Taught by Sri Ramakrishna

Source: The Way to God as Taught by Sri Ramakrishna

“It is on account of the ego that one is not able to see God. In front of the door of God's mansion lies the stump of ego. One cannot enter the mansion without jumping over the stump.”

Able Lying Doors Fronts Ego Accounts Jumping Mansions Stumps

Author:Ramakrishna

“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.”

Way Love Long Feelings Love Is Path Easier Ego Way Of Love Path Of Love

Book:The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna

Source: The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna

“Spirituality automatically leads to humility. When a flower develops into a fruit, the petals drop off on its own. 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.”

Wisdom Spiritual Spirituality Tree Greatness Humility Flower Ego Lows Fruit Petals

Author:Ramakrishna

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Born: February 18, 1836
Died: August 16, 1886
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Quotes: 175

Books & Sources

The Gospel of Sri RamakrishnaRelated source material

Sayings: The Most Exhaustive Collection of Them, Their Number Being 1120Related source material

Sayings of Sri Ramakrishna: The Most Exhaustive Collection of Them, Their Number Being 1120Related source material

Sayings of Sri Ramakrishna: the most exhaustive collection of the sacred and inspired utterances of Bhagavan Sri RamakrishnaRelated source material

Springs of Indian WisdomRelated source material

The Way to God as Taught by Sri RamakrishnaRelated source material

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