Ramakrishna Quotes

One cannot attain divine knowledge till one gets rid of pride. Water does not stay on the top of a mound; but into low land it flows in torrents from all sides.

Ramakrishna

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  Ramakrishna
  • Knowledge
  • Water
  • Pride