“God cannot be realized without love. Yes, sincere love.”
Sarada Devi (1853–1920) Hindu religious figure, spiritual consort of Ramakrishna
[A Short Life of the Holy Mother, 88]
“Realization of God cannot be achieved without ecstatic love for Him.”
[Swami Tapasyananda, Swami Nikhilananda, Sri Sarada Devi, the Holy Mother; Life and Conversations, 290]
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Sarada Devi (1853–1920) Hindu religious figure, spiritual consort of Ramakrishna
[Swami Tapasyananda, Swami Nikhilananda, Sri Sarada Devi, the Holy Mother; Life and Conversations, 363]