“Remember that daya (compassion), and maya (attachment), are two different things. Attachment means the feeling of ‘my-ness’ toward one’s relatives. … More
Category: Ramakrishna Paramahansa
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
Ramakrishna Paramahansa on Philanthropy
“God can be realized when a man acquires sattva. Householders engage in philanthropic work, such as charity, mostly with a … More
The Ultimate Liberal Called Ramakrishna Paramahansa
“The feeling of ‘I ‘ and ‘mine’ is ignorance. People say that Rani Rasmani built the Kāli temple; but nobody … More
Ramakrishna Paramahansa on the Sense of Doership
(Selections from The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna) What is knowledge? And what is the nature of this ego? ‘God alone … More
Ramakrishna Paramahansa on Work, Charity, and Love of God
BRAHMO: “But what about our worldly duties-duties associated with our earning money, and so on?” Ramakrishna Paramahansa: “Yes, you can … More
