Sri Ramakrishna

“An aspirant should always be alert to keep his mind free from worldly thoughts at the time of meditation.”

“The water and the bubble on it are one. The bubble has its birth in the water, floats on it, and is ultimately resolved into it. So also the jiva and Brahman.”

“Wisdom leads to unity; ignorance to separation.”

“Even when you no longer have any longing for material things, never forget your longing for God.”

“The wind of God's grace is incessantly blowing. Lazy sailors on the sea of life do not take advantage of it.”

“When you weep for God, your tears are tears of joy.”

“Money can fetch you everything but love.”

“He who has knowledge of God has knowledge of all.”

“Cry to God with a yearning heart, and you will assuredly see Him.”

“I tell people they need not give up the world; let them live in the world but always think of God.”

“Truth is one; only it is called by different names. All people are seeking the same Truth.”

“Nothing exists except the One. That One is the Supreme Brahman.”

“The fault-finding nature is the worst of all, because it makes one's heart hard.”

“Do not be afraid; you have a Mother.”

“If you cannot live in the world without being attached, retire into the forest. But there too you will find the world following you.”

“Patience and faith bring fulfillment of every effort.”

“It is true that God is even in the tiger; but we must not embrace the tiger on that account.”

“When the divine vision is attained, all appear equal.”

“Truthfulness alone is the spiritual discipline of the Kaliyuga.”