The quotations of

Ramakrishna

Indian mystic and religious preacher

1836–1886

9 quotes, most often on God and Religion.

This māyā, that is to say, the ego, is like a cloud. The sun cannot be seen on account of a thin patch of cloud; when that disappears one sees the sun. If by the grace of the guru one’s ego vanishes, then one sees God.
The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (1942), p. 169
- God
Common men talk bagfuls of religion but do not practise even a grain of it. The wise man speaks little, even though his whole life is religion expressed in action.
Sayings of Sri Ramakrishna (1960) (152)
- Religion
- Wisdom
Brahman and Śakti are identical. If you accept the one, you must accept the other.
The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (1942), p. 134
- God
- Theology
You should not feel that your path is the only right path and that other paths are wrong. You mustn’t bear malice toward others.
The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (1942), p. 514
- Advice
- Religion
The body was born and it will die. But for the soul there is no death.
The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (1942), p. 319
- Life & Death
God can be realized through all paths. All religions are true. The important thing is to reach the roof.
The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (1942), p. 111
- God
- Religion
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”.
The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (1942), p. 385
- God
- Pride
All will surely realize God. All will be liberated.
The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (1942), p. 818
- God
Unless one always speaks the truth, one cannot find God Who is the soul of truth.
Sayings of Sri Ramakrishna (1960) (531)
- God
- Truth & Lies

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