If you desire to be pure, have firm faith, and slowly go on with your devotional practices without wasting your energy in useless scriptural discussions and arguments. Your little brain will otherwise be muddled.
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Pray to God that your attachment to such transitory things as wealth, name, and creature comforts may become less and less every day.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Detach yourself from material possessions and comforts to grow spiritually.
In this quote, Ramakrishna emphasizes the importance of spiritual growth over material wealth and transient comforts. He advocates for a shift in values, encouraging individuals to pray for a decrease in their attachment to worldly possessions, suggesting that such attachments can hinder spiritual development and inner peace.
Themes
AttachmentWealthSpiritualityDetachmentComforts
In practice
Example use cases
During a meditation retreat, this quote can be shared to encourage participants to focus on inner peace rather than material concerns.
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