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“Little children play with dolls in the outer room just as they like, without any care of fear or restraint; but as soon as their mother comes in, they throw aside their dolls and run to her crying, "Mamma, mamma." You too, are now playing in this material world, infatuated with the dolls of…” quote by Ramakrishna
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“Little children play with dolls in the outer room just as they like, without any care of fear or restraint; but as soon as their mother comes in, they throw aside their dolls and run to her crying, "Mamma, mamma." You too, are now playing in this material world, infatuated with the dolls of wealth, honour, fame, etc., If however, you once see your Divine Mother, you will not afterwards find pleasure in all these. Throwing them all aside, you will run to her.”

Ramakrishna

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Attachment to worldly status is fleeting; true peace comes from devotion to the Divine Mother.

In simple terms: Let go of material cravings for spiritual fulfillment.

Key Takeaway

Seek the Divine over worldly desires.

Themes

spirituality detachment devotion

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

philosophical devotional

When to use this quote

  • personal meditation
  • community worship
  • ethical living

Key Concepts

materialism ego divine love

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the Divine Mother symbolize for you?
  • How can you practice detachment daily?
A Different Perspective

Worldly pressures can distract from spiritual goals.

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