By the mind one is bound; by the mind one is freed. ... He who asserts with strong conviction: "I am not… — Ramakrishna Copy Share Image
A man develops a subtle power as a result of the strict observance of celibacy for twelve years. Then he can understand… — Ramakrishna Copy Share Image
To work without attachment is to work without the expectation of reward... — Ramakrishna Copy Share Image
As the snake is separate from its slough, even so is the Spirit separate from the body. — Ramakrishna Copy Share Image
One day, it was suddenly revealed to me that everything is pure spirit. — Ramakrishna Copy Share Image
Whoever wants God intensely, finds Him. Go and verify it in your own life. — Ramakrishna Copy Share Image
As for myself, I look upon all women as my Mother. This is a very pure attitude of mind. There is no… — Ramakrishna Copy Share Image
With sincerity and earnestness one can realize God through all religions. — Ramakrishna Copy Share Image
One must be very particular about telling the truth. Through truth one can realize God. — Ramakrishna Copy Share Image
It is very pleasant to scratch an itching ring-worm, but the sensation one gets afterwards is very painful and intolerable. In the same way… — Ramakrishna Copy Share Image
By the mind one is bound; by the mind one is freed. ... He who asserts with strong conviction: "I am not bound, I… — Ramakrishna Copy Share Image
So long as the bee is outside the petals of the lily, and has not tasted the sweetness of its honey, it hovers around… — Ramakrishna Copy Share Image
Sugar and sand may be mixed together, but the ant rejects the sand and goes off with the sugar grain; so pious men lift… — Ramakrishna Copy Share Image
Meditate upon the Knowledge and Bliss Eternal , and you will also have bliss. The Bliss indeed is eternal, only it is covered and… — Ramakrishna Copy Share Image
As for me, I consider myself as a speck of the dust of the devotee's feet. — Ramakrishna Copy Share Image
We laugh at the efforts of the musk deer to find the source of the scent which comes from itself and despair at our… — Ramakrishna Copy Share Image
Too much study of the scriptures does more harm than good. The important thing is to know the essence of the scriptures. After that,… — Ramakrishna Copy Share Image
