The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna

"Sir, is there no help, then, for such a worldly person?"Sri
Ramakrishna: "Certainly there is. From time to time he should live in
the company of holy men, and from time to time go into solitude to
meditate on God. Furthermore, he should practise discrimination and
pray to God, 'Give me faith and devotion.' Once a person has faith he
has achieved everything. There is nothing greater than faith. P. 87
The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna

The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna

"How ought we to live in the world?"
Sri Ramakrishna: "Do all your duties, but keep your mind on God. Live
with all – with wife and children, father and mother – and serve them.
Treat them as if they were very dear to you, but know in your heart of
hearts that they do not belong to you. …Do all your duties in the
world, but keep your mind on God." P. 81

The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna

"Under what conditions does one see God?"Sri Ramakrishna: "Cry to
the Lord with an intensely yearning heart and you will certainly see
Him. People shed a whole jug of tears for wife and children. They swim
in tears for money. But who weeps for God? Cry to Him with a real
cry." P. 83 The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna

Gospel of Holy Mother

Nonetheless, one must perform Japa and meditation, for they remove the
impurities of one's mind. P. 310 The Gospel of The Holy Mother

The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna

Sangsar Jeno Bishalaksir Da, Nouka Dahe Ekbar Porle Aar Raksa Nai.
This world is like whirlpool. Once a boat gets into it there is no
hope of its rescue.
P. 96 The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna

The Gospel of The Holy Mother

You are a devotee. Devotees are casteless.
P. 292 The Gospel of The Holy Mother