Home / Quotes / Quote by Sarada Devi

Quote by Sarada Devi

“What an illusion Mahamaya has conjured up! Here is this infinite world, and what one claims as his possession will be left behind at death. Still men cannot understand this simple truth.”

Quote by Sarada Devi

Author

Sarada Devi, a renowned Indian biographer, was born on December 22, 1853, and passed away on July 20, 1920. She is known for her unique perspective and delicate pen, leaving a valuable record of Indian history and culture. more

You May Also Like

“In the course of time one does not feel even the existence of God. After attaining enlightenment one sees that gods and deities are all Maya.”

Feels Doe Courses Existence Enlightenment Deities Existence Of God

Author:Sarada Devi

“A person may have no relatives anywhere, but Mahamaya may make him keep a cat and thus make him worldly. This is how She plays!”

May Persons Play Cat Worldly

Author:Sarada Devi

“If you do a good act, it cancels the effects of your evil deeds. If one prays, takes the Name of God and thinks of Him, the effects of evil are cancelled.”

Ifs Thinking Evil Names Effects Praying Deeds

Book:At Holy Mother's Feet: Teachings of Shri Sarada Devi

Source: At Holy Mother's Feet: Teachings of Shri Sarada Devi

“No doubt, God alone has become all these objects, animate and inanimate, but in the relative world all beings act and suffer according to their past Karma and innate tendencies.”

World Past Suffering Doubt Objects Karma Tendencies No Doubt Relative Innate

Author:Sarada Devi

“We suffer as a result of our own actions; it is unfair to blame anybody for it.”

Action Suffering Results Blame Unfair

Author:Sarada Devi

“You see, my son, it is not a fact that you will never face dangers. Difficulties always come, but they do not last forever. You will see that they pass away like water under a bridge.”

Facts Lasts Faces Water Forever Danger Son Difficulty Bridges My Son Passing Away

Author:Sarada Devi

“Don't be afraid. Human birth is full of suffering and one has to endure everything patiently, taking the Name of God. None, not even God in human form can escape the sufferings of the body and mind.”

Mind Humans Body Form Suffering Names Birth Endure Mind And Body Human Form

Author:Sarada Devi

“Even Avataras, saints, and sages have to undergo the ordeal of suffering, for they take upon themselves the burden of sins of omission and commission of ordinary human beings and thereby sacrifice themselves for the good of humanity.”

Humans Suffering Humanity Human Beings Sin Sacrifice Ordinary Saint Burden Sage Ordeals Omission

Author:Sarada Devi

“People complain about their griefs and sorrows and how they pray to God but find no relief from pain. But grief itself is a gift from God. It is the symbol of His compassion.”

People Pain Grief Compassion Praying Sorrow Complaining Symbols Relief Gift From God Praying To God

Author:Sarada Devi

“My son, forbearance is a great virtue; there's no other like it.”

Virtue Son My Son Forbearance

Book:At Holy Mother's Feet: Teachings of Shri Sarada Devi

Source: At Holy Mother's Feet: Teachings of Shri Sarada Devi