Guest guest Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 Salutations to Thakur Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Deva ! Sri Ramakrishna--"A fable has it that when the star Svati is in the ascendant, the pearl-oyster leaves its bed at the bottom of the sea and comes up to the surface to catch the rain-water. It then floats about on the surface of the sea with its mouth agape, till it succeeds in catching a drop of the marvellous Svati-rain. Then it dives down to its bed at the bottom of the sea and rests, till it has fashioned a beautiful pearl out of the precious raindrop. Similarly, does the true and earnest aspirant travel from place to place in search of that watchword from a perfect Guru, which will open for him the gate to eternal Bliss. And if in his diligent search, he is fortunate enough to meet such a Guru, and get from him the much longed for help, that breaks all fetters, he at once retires from society, and enters into the deep recesses of his own heart, resting there, till he has succeeded in gaining eternal peace." Satchitananda Kathy # 487. Teachings of Sri Ramakrishna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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