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Here's a great one from the introduction to _The Gospel of Sri

Ramakrishna_ from the mouth of the Master:

 

" I have practiced all religions - Hinduism, Islam, Christianity - and I

have also followed the paths of the different Hindu sects. I have found

that it is the same God toward whom all are directing their steps, though

along different paths. You must try all beliefs and traverse all the

different ways once. Wherever I look, I see men quarrelling in the name of

religion - Hindus, Mohammedans, Brahmos, Vaishnavas, and the rest. But

they never reflect that He who is called Krishna is also called Siva, and

bears the name of the primal energy, Jesus, and Allah as well - the same

Rama with a thousand names. A lake has several ghats. At one the Hindus

take water in pitchers and call it 'jal'; at another the Mussalmans take

water in leather bags and call it 'pani'. At a third the Christians call

it water'. Can we imagine that it is not 'jal', but only 'pani' or

'water'? How ridiculous! The substance is One under different names, and

everyone is seeking the same substance; only climate, temperament, and

name create differences. Let each man follow his own path. If he sincerely

and ardently wishes to know God, peace be unto him! He will surely realize

Him. " (p.35)

 

With Love and Laughter,

 

KG

 

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