Some sayings of Sri Ramakrishna.
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Pure
knowledge and pure love are one and the same thing. Both lead the
aspirants to the same goal. The path of love is much easier.
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Live
in the world like a waterfowl. The water clings to the bird, but the bird
shakes it off. Live in the world like a mudfish. The fish lives in the mud, but
its skin is always bright and shiny.
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I
tell you the truth: there is nothing wrong in your being in the world. But you
must direct your mind toward God; otherwise you will not succeed. Do your duty
with one hand and with the other hold to God. After the duty is over you will
hold to God with both hands.
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One
should constantly repeat the name of God. The name of God is highly effective
in the Kaliyuga. The practice of yoga is not possible in this age. Clap your
hands while repeating God's name, and the birds of your sins will fly away.
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The
breeze of His grace is blowing day and night over your head. Unfurl the sails
of your boat (mind), if you want to make rapid progress through the ocean of
life.
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Who
is the best devotee of God? It is he who sees, after the realization of Brahman
that God alone has become all living beings, the universe, and the twenty-four
cosmic principles. One must discriminate at first, saying 'Not this, not this',
and reach the roof. After that one realizes that the steps are made of the same
materials as the roof, namely, brick, lime, and brick-dust. The devotee
realizes that it is Brahman alone that has become all these — the living
beings, the universe, and so on.
