Sri Ramakrishna says wealth, their fame and social position are transitory

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Some people are proud of their wealth, their fame and social position, but

these things are transitory. None can take them away after death. It is not

good to be proud of wealth. You may say, " I am wealthy, " but then there are

millionaires, multimillionaires, and so on. In the evening fireflies think

that they are lighting the world; but when the stars begin to shine, their

pride is subdued.

 

The stars in turn think that they are lighting the world, but when the moon

shines, the stars are put to shame. The moon, too, believes that her light

illumines everything; but lo! the dawn appears and the rising sun effaces

the light of the moon. If wealthy people thought of these things, they would

no longer be proud of their wealth.

 

A householder! Revered Sir, we are householders; please give us some further

instructions. Sri Ramakrishna: First know God, then perform the duties of a

householder.[p. 75 & 76]

 

Source: THE GOSPEL OF RAMAKRISHNA Revised by SWAMI ABHEDANANDA

 

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Om Namo Bhagavate Sri Ramanaya

Prasanth Jalasutram

 

Love And Love Alone