Ramakrishna Paramahansa was one of the greatest spiritual gurus and philosophers of pre-independent India. Born as Gadhadhar Chattopadhyay in 1836, Ramakrishna Paramhansa garnered tremendous support and admiration from those seeking spiritual enlightenment. And among them was Narendranath Dutta, world-famous as Swami Vivekananda, who established the Ramakrishna Math with its headquarters at Belur Math in West Bengal.The 19th-century saint worshipped Goddess Kali at the Dakshineshwar Temple on the banks of the river Hooghly, near Kolkata. His consort, Sharada Devi, also served the Goddess and inspired devotees to embrace spirituality.Ramakrishna Paramhansa was born on Dwitiya Tithi Phalguna, Shukla Paksha (the second day during the waxing phase of the Moon in Phalguna month). And today, on the 186th birth anniversary of the saint, take a look at some of his quotes that are essential life lessons.Work, apart from devotion or love of God, is helpless and cannot stand alone.One must be very particular about telling the truth. Through truth one can realize God.When the divine vision is attained, all appear equal; and there remains no distinction of good and bad, or of high and low.Many good sayings are to be found in holy books, but merely reading them will not make one religious.When the flower blooms, the bees come uninvited.The winds of grace are always blowing, but you have to raise the sail.Pray to God that your attachment to such transitory things as wealth, name, and creature comforts may become less and less every day.When the divine vision is attained, all appear equal; and there remains no distinction of good and bad, or of high and low.If you must be mad, be it not for the things of the world. Be mad with the love of God.The world is indeed a mixture of truth and make-believe. Discard the make-believe and take the truth.Here's wishing one and all a very Happy Ramakrishna Jayanti.
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