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Is faith so cheap, my child? Faith is the last word. If one has faith, the goal is practically reached.

Sarada Devi

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Sarada Devi
Age: 66 †
Born: 1853
Born: December 22
Died: 1920
Died: July 20
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Philosopher
Śāradā Devī
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Such is life, here today, gone tomorrow! Nothing goes with one, except one's merit and demerit good and evil deeds follow one even after death.
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One suffers as a result of one's own actions. So, instead of blaming others for such sufferings, one should pray to the Lord and depending entirely on His grace, try to bear them patiently and with forbearance under all circumstances.
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There is no treasure equal to contentment and no virtue equal to fortitude.
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Realization of God cannot be achieved without ecstatic love for Him.
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If one calls upon Him repeatedly, He becomes compassionate and so a devoted attachment comes into being. This love for love's sake should be hidden from all eyes.
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I am the mother of the wicked, as I am the mother of the virtuous. Never fear. Whenever you are in distress, say to yourself, ‘I have a mother.
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Why do people argue? Even the wisest of men have not found God through argument! Is God a subject for argument?
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The whole world is a dream even this (the waking state) is a dream ... What you dreamt last night does not exist now.
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What else does one obtain by realization of God? Does one grow two horns? No, the mind becomes pure, and through a pure mind one attains knowledge and awakening.
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Everything, husband, wife, or even the body, is only illusory. These are all shackles of illusion. Unless you can free yourself from these bondages, you will never be able to go to the other shore of the world.
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Even Avataras, saints, and sages have to undergo the ordeal of suffering, for they take upon themselves the burden of sins of omission and commission of ordinary human beings and thereby sacrifice themselves for the good of humanity.
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Pray to God and make your heart as pure as the star.
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Ordinary human love results in misery. Love for God brings blessedness.
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This world is moving around like a wheel. That indeed is the last birth in which one gets completely rid of all desires.
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Pray to God with tears in your eyes whenever you want illumination or find yourself faced with any doubt or difficulty. The Lord will remove all your impurities, assuage your mental anguish, and give you enlightenment.
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The creation itself is full of griefs. How can one understand joy if there is no sorrow? And how can everyone be happy at the same time?
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Certainly you will have doubts. There will be questionings and faith will return again. That is how faith is established.
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He who will pray to God eagerly will see Him.
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What an illusion Mahamaya has conjured up! Here is this infinite world, and what one claims as his possession will be left behind at death. Still men cannot understand this simple truth.
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