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Seeker

The concept of a Seeker refers to an individual pursuing spiritual growth and self-discovery. Many traditions converge on the importance of introspection and curiosity. They diverge in their methods and goals, offering unique perspectives on the Seeker's journey.

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Seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness first, and all other things will be added to you.
St. John of the Cross
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Ascent of Mount Carmel, p. 348
There is none bound, none freed, and none seeking to be free.
Sri Aurobindo
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The Life Divine, p. 57
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
The great householder Shaunaka approached Angiras with due reverence and asked: 'O Blessed One, by knowing what does all of this become known?'
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Mundaka Upanishad 1.1.3
Four kinds of virtuous people worship Me, O Arjuna: the afflicted, the seeker of truth, the one who desires worldly gain, and the wise one, O foremost of the Bharatas.
Krishna
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Bhagavad Gita 7.16
My servant seeks closeness to Me so I can make them My friend, and once they're My friend, I become their ear, eye, and tongue.
Al-Ghazali
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Alchemy of Happiness, p. 43
God told Prophet David, 'The servant dearest to Me is one who doesn't seek Me out of fear or hope for reward, but to fulfill their duty to My divinity.'
Al-Ghazali
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Alchemy of Happiness, p. 43
Whoever wants to possess or seek something for themselves will lose it, but whoever loses their soul for my sake will gain it.
Jesus
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Ascent of Mount Carmel, p. 141
Why do you seek outside what is inside you - salvation?
Boethius
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Meister Eckhart Sermons, p. 23
Know for certain that my devotee will never perish.
Lord
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Mind — Its Mysteries and Control, p. 204
A Guru is absolutely necessary for every aspirant in the spiritual path.
Swami Sivananda
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Bliss Divine, p. 189
A true devotee always says, 'Lord, you're the one who does everything. I'm just a tool in your hands.'
Ramakrishna Paramhamsa
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Sayings of Sri Ramakrishna, p. 27
God sees the inner love of a devotee and accepts his offering.
Surendra
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The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, p. 829
The person who, from the depths of their soul, seeks to know God will definitely realize Him. It's inevitable. Only those who are restless for God and seek nothing else will definitely realize Him.
Ramakrishna Paramhamsa
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The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, p. 667
One who is a devotee of God must possess an unwavering understanding, unshakeable under any circumstances, much like the anvil in a blacksmith's workshop, which, despite being constantly struck by the hammer, remains unshaken.
Ramakrishna Paramhamsa
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The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, p. 478
Upon attaining that love, the devotee sees everything as full of spirit and consciousness. They understand that Krishna, his abode, and the devotee themselves are all consciousness; everything is consciousness.
Ramakrishna Paramhamsa
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The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, p. 289
If the devotee practices spiritual discipline to some extent, the guru clarifies everything for them. The disciple then understands the reality and unreality of things. Only God is real; the world is an illusion.
Ramakrishna Paramhamsa
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The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, p. 193
The Mission proclaims that God can be realized while performing daily duties, with the only requirement being to seek the guidance of one who has already known God, the True Master.
Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji
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The Choice Today, p. 11
Seek and you will find. Knock and the door will be opened for you.
Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji
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Flash Back, p. 59
Saints love God for the sake of love, and a devotee never complains.
Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji
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The Master Speaks, p. 10