One cannot completely get rid of the six passions: lust, anger, greed, and the like. Therefore one should direct them to God. If you must have desire and greed, then you should desire love of God and be greedy to attain Him.
RamakrishnaSpirituality automatically leads to humility. When a flower develops into a fruit, the petals drop off on its own. When one becomes spiritual, the ego vanishes gradually on its own. A tree laden with fruits always bends low. Humility is a sign of greatness.
RamakrishnaPray to God that your attachment to such transitory things as wealth, name, and creature comforts may become less and less every day.
RamakrishnaThe compassion that you see in the kindhearted is God's compassion. He has given it to them to protect the helpless.
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