Swami Ramdas Quotes

A collection of quotes by Swami Ramdas.

Swami Ramdas, born as Vittal Rao in 1884 in Kerala, India, was a renowned spiritual teacher and a devoted disciple of the Hindu saint Ramana Maharshi. He embarked on a spiritual quest at a young age and traveled extensively across India, seeking enlightenment and divine grace. After a profound spiritual experience in 1922, he renounced his previous life and took on the name Swami Ramdas.

Swami Ramdas was a proponent of the path of devotion (Bhakti Yoga) and taught the practice of chanting the holy name of God as a means to attain spiritual realization. He emphasized the importance of surrendering oneself completely to the divine and developing unwavering faith in God's grace.

Throughout his life, Swami Ramdas tirelessly worked towards uplifting humanity and spreading the message of love and peace. He established multiple spiritual centers, including the Anandashram in Kerala, which became a sanctuary for seekers and spiritual aspirants. Swami Ramdas also authored several books, including his autobiography "In Quest of God" and "Letters from Sivananda Ashram."

Swami Ramdas' teachings revolved around the principle of selfless service and unconditional love towards all beings. He encouraged his followers to cultivate an attitude of detachment, humility, and compassion. Swami Ramdas' spiritual legacy continues to inspire countless individuals on their path towards self-realization and inner peace. He left his mortal body in 1963, but his teachings and ideals continue to guide seekers on the path of devotion and spiritual awakening.

Just as a flower gives out its fragrance to whomsoever appro

Just as a flower gives out its fragrance to whomsoever approaches our uses it, so love from within us radiates towards everybody and manifests as spontaneous service.

Swami Ramdas

Service

All spiritual disciplined are done with a view to still the

All spiritual disciplined are done with a view to still the mind. The perfectly still mind is universal spirit.

Swami Ramdas

Spirituality

We have to take the whole universe as the expression of the

We have to take the whole universe as the expression of the one Self. Then only our love flows to all beings and creatures in the world equally.

Swami Ramdas

Identity

Be patient. The path of self-discipline that leads to God-re

Be patient. The path of self-discipline that leads to God-realization is not an easy path: obstacles and sufferings are on the path; the latter you must bear, and the former overcome -- all by His help. His help comes only through concentration. Repetition of God's name helps concentration.

Swami Ramdas

Patience

Place yourself as an instrument in the hands of God, who doe

Place yourself as an instrument in the hands of God, who does his own work in his own way.

Swami Ramdas

God

People do not know what the Name of God can do. Those who re

People do not know what the Name of God can do. Those who repeat it constantly alone know its power. It can purify our mind completely... The Name can take us to the summit of spiritual experience.

Swami Ramdas

God