Aloof Quote by Ramakrishna
“The rishis of old attained the Knowledge of Brahman. One cannot have this so long as there is the slightest trace of worldliness. How hard the rishis laboured ! Early in the morning they would go away from the hermitage, and would spend the whole day in solitude, meditating on Brahman. At night they would return to the hermitage and eat a little fruit or roots. They kept their mind aloof from the objects of sight, hearing, touch, and other things of a worldly nature. Only thus did they realize Brahman as their own inner conciousness.”
About This Quote
Source Spiritual Text: Teachings of Ramakrishna, 19th century
The ancient sages achieved ultimate reality by renouncing worldly ties and practicing deep, solitary meditation on Brahman.
In simple terms: Renounce worldly distractions to realize inner divinity.
Key Takeaway
Seek solitude and meditation to know your true self.
Themes
spirituality
renunciation
meditation
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- monastic life
- daily meditation retreats
- mindful solitude
- spiritual study
- detachment from materialism
Key Concepts
Advaita Vedanta
self-realization
inner consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you find moments of inner stillness amid daily duties?
- How does worldly attachment hinder self‑knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Such extreme isolation is impractical for most modern lives.
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