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Excerpts from the book “The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna”. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (1836-1886) is one of the most revered sages of 19th century India. Influenced by several ancient spiritual traditions, such as Bhakti (which included supreme devotion to the goddess Kali), Tantra and Advaita Vedanta, Ramakrishna became a renowned mystic and yogi, considered by some to be an avatar (a divine incarnation). As a repository of practical wisdom and an example of sincere devotion, Ramakrishna was instrumental in exemplifying in a simple and profound way the universality of God. More important than intellectual understanding, it is necessary to have an open mind when listening to teachers like Ramakrishna, so that seeds can be planted, and then, naturally, the teaching can germinate, allowing one to flow through the brief journey of life in a peaceful and equanimous way. “There is One God in all of us, who is called by many names in many tongues. As many as there are individuals, there are as many ways to worship the One God.” Ramakrishna. “The goal of religious experience is not to engage in an intellectual debate, but to become immersed in the ecstasy of divine love through devotion to our path.” Ramakrishna. “Only God is the doer, and no one else.” Ramakrishna. ======================================= ???? Corvo Seco is a study group on non-duality. ???? Help maintain our channel: PIX: [email protected] ???? Instagram: / corvoseco ???? Facebook: / corvoseco ???? Get in touch: [email protected]