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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.” quote by Ramakrishna
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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.”

Ramakrishna

About This Quote

Source Teaching: Spiritual analogy, 2015

Adapt to environments like a waterfowl shedding water or a mudfish staying bright in mud, symbolizing resilience and inner purity.

In simple terms: Stay resilient and pure despite surroundings.

Key Takeaway

Maintain inner clarity regardless of external conditions.

Themes

resilience purity adaptation

Mood

reflective calm

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal challenges
  • stress management
  • ethical conduct

Key Concepts

spiritual symbolism environmental metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you stay bright in difficult situations?
  • What practices keep you grounded?
A Different Perspective

External pressures can still erode inner peace.

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