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Quote by Ramakrishna

“If a man prays to Thee with a yearning heart, he can reach Thee, through Thy grace, by any path.”

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This book presents the spiritual insights and experiences of Sri Ramakrishna, offering a profound exploration of his teachings and the impact they had on his followers. It includes his conversations, discourses, and anecdotes, providing a glimpse into his philosophy and spiritual practices. more

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Ramakrishna

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. more

“God reveals Himself to a devotee who feels drawn to Him by the combined force of these three attractions: the attraction of worldly possessions for the worldly man, the child's attraction for its mother, and the husband's attraction for the chaste wife. If one feels drawn to Him by the combined force of these three attractions, then through it one can attain Him.”

Ifs Men Feels Children Mother Three Force Wife Husband Possession Attraction Worldly Chaste Devotee Worldly Possessions

Book:The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna

Source: The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna

“The waves belong to the Ganges, not the Ganges to the waves. A man cannot realize God unless he gets rid of all such egotistic ideas as "I am such an important man" or "I am so and so". Level the mound of "I" to the ground by dissolving it with tears of devotion.”

Men Important Ideas Realizing Levels Tears Wave Devotion Dissolving

Book:The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna

Source: The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna

“When the fruit appears the blossom drops off. Love of God is the fruit, and rituals are the blossom.”

Fruit God Love Ritual

Author:Ramakrishna

“If there are errors in other religions, that is none of our business. God, to whom the world belongs, takes care of that.”