Famous quote by Ramakrishna

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A man is truly free, even here in this embodied state, if he knows that God is the true agent and he by himself is power
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"A man is truly free, even here in this embodied state, if he knows that God is the true agent and he by himself is powerless to do anything"

- Ramakrishna

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This quote by Ramakrishna speaks with the concept of giving up to a greater power. It suggests that a guy can only be truly totally free if he recognizes that he is helpless to do anything on his own and that God is the true representative. This concept of surrendering to a higher power is a typical theme in lots of spiritual and spiritual traditions. It is a reminder that we are not in control of our lives and that we should accept that there is a greater power at work. By acknowledging this, we can free ourselves from the burden of attempting to control our lives and rather focus on living in harmony with the divine. This quote motivates us to recognize our constraints and to surrender to the will of the divine. It is a pointer that we are not in control which we need to accept that there is a higher power at work. By doing so, we can discover true freedom and peace.

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India Flag This quote is written / told by Ramakrishna between February 18, 1836 and August 16, 1886. He/she was a famous Leader from India. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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