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A true devotee says, 'O God, you alone are the doer; you alone do everything.
Ramakrishna Paramhamsa
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The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, p. 779
God can be realized through truth alone.
Ramakrishna Paramhamsa
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The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, p. 353
You may believe in a God with form or a formless God, but your faith must be genuine and complete. It is through faith alone that one achieves everything.
Ramakrishna Paramhamsa
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The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, p. 194
Let a man lift himself up by himself, not degrade himself. He alone is his own friend, he alone is his own enemy.
Lord Krishna
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Practice of Karma Yoga, p. 70
Yogic practices alone are not enough; purification of the heart is essential. Self-reflection is necessary to eliminate faults and bad habits. Correct your flaws, such as selfishness, pride, jealousy, and hatred. Cultivate your heart by sharing with others and engaging in selfless service, which will lead to a pure mind.
Swami Sivananda
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Bliss Divine, p. 279
But one must set fire to one's desires. Then alone can one succeed.
Ramakrishna Paramhamsa
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The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, p. 813
What will a person gain by knowing many scriptures? The most important thing is to know how to navigate the world. God alone is real, and everything else is an illusion.
MASTER
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The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, p. 329
Those who have not stopped doing wrong, who are not focused and calm, and whose mind is not peaceful, will not be able to understand the Self through intellectual knowledge alone.
Vedic Sages
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The Upanishads — Texts, Translations and Commentaries, p. 15
If there is anyone who is all-beautiful, all-wise, and all-merciful, and who loves the forlorn, it is Rama alone. No one else can compare to him as a selfless friend and giver of eternal bliss.
Tulsidas
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Ramcharitmanas — Uttar Kand Part 2 (verses 1023–1101), p. 78
Your name alone removes the impurities of the Kali age and destroys worldly attachments.
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Ramcharitmanas — Uttar Kand Part 1 (verses 949–1022), p. 58
Love alone attracts Rama; let those who are curious take note of it. Love is the only thing that brings happiness.
Tulsidas
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Ramcharitmanas — Ayodhya Kand Part 2 (verses 402–480), p. 71
The same Lord, whose name alone brings blessings, has come to my home.
Tulsidas
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Ramcharitmanas — Bal Kand Part 3 (verses 166–198), p. 26
Such words are spoken and heard by those vile men alone who are possessed by the devil of infatuation, are impious and averse to the feet of the Lord and know no difference between truth and falsehood.
Tulsidas
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Ramcharitmanas — Bal Kand Part 2 (verses 98–165), p. 24
Nobody could remain self-possessed; the hearts of all were stolen by the god of love. They alone could hold their own against him, to whom the Hero of Raghu's race extended His protection.
Tulsidas
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Ramcharitmanas — Bal Kand Part 1 (verses 1–97), p. 92
I will not disregard Nārada's advice, whether my house is full or desolate.
Tulsidas
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Ramcharitmanas — Bal Kand Part 1 (verses 1–97), p. 87
The Name alone grants divine joy to Siddhas, sages, and Yogis like Chuka, Sanaka, and others.
Tulsidas
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Ramcharitmanas — Bal Kand Part 1 (verses 1–97), p. 35
Woman was formed of a crooked rib; if you try to bend her, you will break her; if you leave her alone, she will grow more and more crooked; therefore treat her tenderly.
The Prophet
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Alchemy of Happiness (Al-Ghazali — scripture edition), p. 39
I approached a man sitting alone near an archery match and tried to talk to him, but he said, "Remembering God is better than talking."
a certain saint
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Alchemy of Happiness (Al-Ghazali — scripture edition), p. 33
Millions of sages have risen to Heaven with the help of their penances alone. Refraining from harming all creatures, contentment, conduct, sincerity, penances, self-control, truthfulness, and generosity are each equal in value to sacrifice.
Vyasa
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Mahabharata, p. 5683
Wealth alone is not a measure of merit. Good people earn merit by making the most of their abilities and with the help of righteous deeds.
Vyasa
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Mahabharata, p. 5682