From the Garland of Guru's Sayings-WHO translation

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Verse 197: The sadhaka (spiritual seeker) ought not to act as he likes, even

to achieve a good result; if the act be done wrongly, it becomes a sinful

action. Foot note (30)

 

(30) This is a clear answer to the question; " Does the end

justify the means? " The end never justifies the means;

the latter must justify itself.

 

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These quotations are from the book, Guru--Ramana--Vachana--Mala by " Who, "

published by Sri Ramanasramam