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If you desire to be pure, have firm faith, and slowly go on with your devotional practices without wasting your energy i
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"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"

- Ramakrishna

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This quote by Ramakrishna is encouraging us to concentrate on our spiritual practices and not get captured up in arguments and conversations about scripture. He is recommending that if we wish to be pure, we should have strong faith and utilize our energy wisely. He is warning us that if we get too captured up in debates and arguments, our minds will end up being baffled and muddled. He is encouraging us to take our time and concentrate on our spiritual practices, rather than losing our energy on debates and arguments. This quote is a suggestion to remain focused on our spiritual journey and not get sidetracked by debates and arguments. It is a pointer to stay real to our faith and practice our spiritual practices with commitment and perseverance.

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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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