I Always Want to Be Like Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa
I Always Want to Be Like Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa
There are many great souls who have walked upon this earth — teachers, philosophers, leaders, and reformers — but very few who lived as a pure embodiment of divine innocence. For me, Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa is not only a historical figure but an eternal inspiration. Every time I read about his life, listen to his words, or reflect on his simplicity, something within me feels purified. I always wish to live like him — not in external form, but in the essence of his being: pure, humble, loving, and God-intoxicated.
The Simplicity That Reflects Divinity
Ramakrishna Paramhansa lived in complete simplicity. He owned nothing, desired nothing, and yet his heart overflowed with divine joy. He could see God in everything — in a flower, in a child’s laughter, or in the tears of the suffering.
In today’s world, where material success defines value, his life reminds me that the highest wealth is contentment. To be like him means to live with a heart free from greed, ego, and pride — to see the divine hand in every act and every being.
I wish to cultivate that same childlike purity — a heart that can love without condition and a mind that bows before the truth of every religion.
His Devotion: A Path of Surrender
What inspires me most about Sri Ramakrishna is not his knowledge but his surrender. He did not try to understand God through scriptures or logic; he tried to feel God through love. His devotion to the Divine Mother was not a ritual, it was an unbroken connection.
When I read how he would weep before the image of Kali, longing for Her vision as a child longs for his mother, I realize that faith is not about philosophy — it is about relationship.
To be like him means to love God so intensely that no worldly pleasure can distract the heart. It means surrendering the “I” completely and letting the Divine flow through one’s every thought and action.
Seeing Unity in All Faiths
Another reason I revere Ramakrishna is his vision of oneness. He practiced many religions — Hinduism, Islam, Christianity — and realized that all paths lead to the same God. In an age of division and intolerance, this message shines brighter than ever.
To be like him is to break the walls that separate humans. It is to see beyond names and symbols, and recognize that the same divine spirit breathes in all.
If I can even reflect a small ray of that universality — to respect all beliefs, love all beings, and serve without discrimination — my life would find true purpose.
Living Beyond Ego
Sri Ramakrishna had no ego. He never claimed to be a teacher or prophet; he simply said, “I am the child of the Divine Mother.”
This humility is what I wish to learn. In our times, where self-importance and recognition dominate every field, to be humble is the highest strength.
To be like Ramakrishna means to erase the “I” and expand into the “We.” It means living in such a way that even one’s silence becomes a prayer and one’s actions become worship.
Joy in Every Moment
The beauty of Ramakrishna’s life lies in his constant state of bliss. Whether he was in deep meditation or laughing with his disciples, his joy was spontaneous — not dependent on wealth, status, or circumstances.
I too wish to cultivate that joy — a joy born from inner connection, not outer possessions. To smile like him, to laugh freely, to see the world as the playground of God — that is the life I long for.
His Message to My Heart
Every time I read his words —
“The more you love God, the more you see Him in all beings.” —
I feel that the purpose of human life is not merely survival but realization.
To be like Sri Ramakrishna is to live in awareness that God is not in temples alone, but in the beating heart of every creature. It means being gentle in thought, pure in intent, and loving in deed.
It means understanding that service to others is service to God, and every act done selflessly is a step toward liberation.
Conclusion: The Path I Wish to Walk
I know that to be like Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa is not an easy path. It requires courage to renounce pride, discipline to control desire, and faith to surrender fully. Yet, even walking one step on his path is enough to fill life with meaning.
I do not wish to imitate his miracles or experiences — I only wish to embody his spirit:
the simplicity of his heart, the depth of his devotion, and the vastness of his love.
If I can see the Divine in all, love all without judgment, and live every day as a prayer —
then perhaps, in some small way, I will have walked in the footsteps of Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa, the eternal child of the Divine Mother.
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