Ramakrishna

Ramakrishna

Mystic of the Bengali Renaissance.

A revered 19th-century Indian mystic whose teachings emphasized the universality of all religions and the path to experiencing God through intense devotion and surrender. His life and teachings demonstrate a deep spiritual experience and the importance of personal divine realization. His influence led to the establishment of the Ramakrishna Order, which continues to promote his ideals of spiritual unity and social service.

Ramakrishna Quotes about Spirit

  • Honour both spirit and form, the sentiment within as well as the symbol without.
  • As the snake is separate from its slough, even so is the Spirit separate from the body.
  • One day, it was suddenly revealed to me that everything is pure spirit.