Guest guest Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Householder: Revered Sir, how can we know or recognize a saint?Ramakrishna: He is a saint whose heart, soul, and inner nature have turned towards God; he who has renounced woman and wealth. A saint does not look at women with the eye of desire; if he comes near a woman, he sees the Divine Mother in her and worships her. His thoughts are always on God and his words are of Him. He sees God everywhere and knows that by serving others, he serves Him. These are some of the outward signs of a saint.Householder: Revered Sir, is it necessary to remain long in solitude? Ramakrishna: Until right discrimination is acquired.[p. 77 & 78] Source: THE GOSPEL OF RAMAKRISHNA Revised by SWAMI ABHEDANANDA -- Om Namo Bhagavate Sri Ramanaya Prasanth JalasutramLove And Love Alone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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