The phrase, “The world is a drama of women and gold” (or more accurately, “lust and greed”), is a central teaching of Sri … More
Tag: Ramakrishna Paramahansa
Truth & Untruth
Read this story that refers to a prayer Ramakrishna made to the Divine Mother where he asked for pure love, … More
Being Nobody, Doing Nothing, Going Nowhere
“He who is an Āchārya has to know different things. One needs a sword and shield to kill others; but … More
“Everyone in this world is mad”
“My son, everyone in this world is mad. Some are mad for money, some for creature comforts, some for name … More
Compassion (Daya) vs Attachment (Maya) – Bible & Ramakrishna Paramahansa hold forth
“Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son … More
Did AI get it wrong?
Yes, the AI got it wrong. It’s not that the world is false and you are somehow “trapped” in it. … More
Ramakrishna Paramahansa on Sex
After a time he [Ramakrishna Paramahansa] said: “These are very profound words. I feel as if someone were pressing my … More
Ha, Now I Know Social Media Cannot Get To Me
Because, as Ramakrishna Paramahansa says: “If you enter the world without first cultivating love for God, you will be entangled … More
Ramakrishna Paramahansa on Compassion and Attachment
“Remember that daya (compassion), and maya (attachment), are two different things. Attachment means the feeling of ‘my-ness’ toward one’s relatives. … More
Ramakrishna Paramahansa on God and Worldly Duties
MASTER: “Perform your duties in an unselfish spirit. The work that Vidyasagar is engaged in is very good. Always try … More
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