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SRI RAMAKRISHNADIVINE GOSPELDr.T.V.Rao MD
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India's Spiritual Heritagendia's Spiritual Heritage
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SRI RAMAKRISHNA[1836-1886]
Sri Ramakrishna, who was born in 1836 andpassed away in 1886, represents the very core
of the spiritual realizations of the seers and
sages of India. His whole life was literally anuninterrupted contemplation of God. He
reached a depth of God-consciousness thattranscends all time and place and has a
universal appeal. Seekers of God of all religionsfeel irresistibly drawn to his life and teachings.
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SRI RAMAKRISHNASRI RAMAKRISHNA
His parents, KshudiramChattopadhyaya andChandramani Devi, were
poor but very pious andvirtuous. As a child,Ramakrishna (hischildhood name was
Gadadhar) was dearlyloved by the villagers.From early days, he wasdisinclined towards formaleducation and worldlyaffairs.
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Ramakrishna Mission
His religious school ofthought led to theformation of theRamakrishna Mission byhis chief disciple SwamiVivekananda - both wereinfluential figures in theBengali Renaissance as
well as the Hindurenaissance during the19th and 20th centuries.[
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God realization for all Humans
Through his God-intoxicated lifeSri Ramakrishna provedthat the revelation of Godtakes place at all timesand that God-realization isnot the monopoly of any
particular age, country, or
people. In him, deepestspirituality and broadestcatholicity stood side byside.
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The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna,
Sri Ramakrishna did not write any book, nor did hedeliver public lectures. Instead, he chose to speak in a
simple language using parables and metaphors byway of illustration, drawn from the observation of
nature and ordinary things of daily use. Hisconversations with Sri Ramakrishna were charming
and attracted the cultural elite of Bengal. Theseconversations were noted down by his disciple
Mahendranath Gupta who published them in the form
of a book, Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita in Bengali. ItsEnglish rendering, The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna,was released in 1942; it continues to be increasinglypopular to this day on account of its universal appeal
and relevance.
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Sri Rama Krishna bridges pastand future
Sri Ramakrishna is thereal link between theancient and the
modern. He showedhow the ancient idealsand experiences could
be realized even while
following the normalmodern way of life
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Realization of God
The goal of human lifeis the realization of theUltimate Reality
which alone can giveman supremefulfillment andeverlasting peace.
This is the essence ofall religions.
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Ultimate Reality
The UltimateReality is one; but itis personal as wellas impersonal, andis indicated by
different names(such as God,Ishvar, etc) indifferent religions.
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Ultimate Reality
The UltimateReality can berealized through
various paths taughtin world religions.All religions are true
in so far as they leadto the same ultimateGoal.
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Purity of mind Purity of mind is an
essential condition forthe attainment of the
Ultimate Reality; realpurity is freedom fromlust and greed.External observances
are only of secondaryimportance.
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Depend on God Through spiritual
practices man canovercome his evil
tendencies, and divinegrace can redeem eventhe worst sinner.Therefore one should
not brood over the pastmistakes, but shoulddevelop a positiveoutlook on life by
depending on God.
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God realization God realization is
possible for all. Thehouseholders need notrenounce the world; but
they should praysincerely, practicediscrimination betweenthe Eternal and thetemporal and remainunattached. Godlistens to sincereprayer. Intense longing(vyakulata) is the secret
of success in spirituallife.
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God dwells in all people
God dwells in all peoplebut the manifestation ofthis inner Divinity variesfrom person to person. In
saintly people there isgreater manifestation ofGod. Women are specialmanifestations of Divine
Mother of the Universe,and so are to be treatedwith respect
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Help the Needy
Since God dwells inall people, helpingthe needy should be
done not out ofcompassion (whichis an attitude of
condescension) butas humble service toGod
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What is sufferingEgoism,caused by
ignorance, isthe root-
cause of allsuffering
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Accept the God's Will
Life is an expressionof the spontaneouscreativity (Lila) of
God. Pleasure andpain, success andfailure, etc are to be
borne with patience,
and one should resignoneself to Gods willunder allcircumstances
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Human Birth an opportunity
He is born invain who,
having attainedthe human birth,so difficult to
get, does notattempt torealize God in
this very life.
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God Everywhere You see many stars in
the sky at night, butnot when the sun rises.
Can you therefore saythat there are no starsin the heavens duringthe day? O man,
because you cannotfind God in the days ofyour ignorance, saynot that there is no
God.
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Free from Evils One cannot have the
vision of God as longas one has these three
shame, hatred, andfear.
Be not a traitor in yourthoughts. Be sincere; act
according to yourthoughts; and you shallsurely succeed. Pray witha sincere and simple heart,and your prayers will be
heard.
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Fix your Mind on God Do not let
worldly thoughtsand anxietiesdisturb your mind.Do everythingthat is necessaryin the proper time,and let your mind
be always fixed
on God.
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Abode of GOD You should remember
that the heart of thedevotee is the a He
dwells, no doubt, in allbeings, but Heespecially manifestsHimself in the heart of
the devotee. The heartof the devotee is thedrawing room of God.
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Love is Divine Pure knowledge
and pure love areone and the samething. Both leadthe aspirants tothe same goal.
The path of loveis much easier
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Who is the best devotee of God
It is he who sees, afterthe realization ofBrahman that God
alone has become allliving beings, theuniverse, and thetwenty-four cosmic
principles.
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Live Like a Water fowl Live in the world like
a waterfowl. The waterclings to the bird, but
the bird shakes it off.Live in the world likea mudfish. The fishlives in the mud, but
its skin is alwaysbright and shiny.
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I tell you the truth
There is nothingwrong in your being inthe world. But you
must direct your mindtoward God; otherwiseyou will not succeed.Do your duty with one
hand and with theother hold to God.After the duty is overyou will hold to God
with both hands.
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Swim the turbulent world withDivinity
The breeze of Hisgrace is blowing dayand night over your
head. Unfurl the sailsof your boat (mind), ifyou want to makerapid progress through
the ocean of life.
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Swim the ocean of Life
The breeze of Hisgrace is blowing dayand night over your
head. Unfurl the sailsof your boat (mind), ifyou want to makerapid progress through
the ocean of life.
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In Kaliyuga name of God
One should constantlyrepeat the name of God.The name of God ishighly effective in the
Kaliyuga. The practice ofyoga is not possible in thisage, for the life of a mandepends on food. Clap
your hands whilerepeating God's name, andthe birds of your sins willfly away
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Sri Ramakrishna's Teaching moreimportant in Modern times
Sri Ramakrishnasemphasis ontruthfulness and
renunciation of lustand greed has given agreat boost to morallife in modern times.
He also cleansedreligious life ofimmoral practices,external pomp, miracle
mongering, etc.
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All paths lead to One Almighty
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