Ramakrishna
A great Indian Sage, Saint, and Mystic of the 19th century. Ramakrishna was largely responsible for the tremendous growth of interest on the part of the Western World in the Teachings of the East.
We recollect how in various countries has grown the understanding of the radiant Teaching of Ramakrishna. Beyond shameful words of hatred, beyond evil mutual destruction—the word of Bliss, which is close to every human heart, spreads widely like the mighty branches of the sacred banyon tree. On the paths of searching, these calls of goodwill were shining like beacons. We ourselves witnessed and have often heard how books of Ramakrishna’s Teaching were unexpectedly found by sincere seekers. We ourselves came across the book in a most unusual way …
The call of the Blessed Bhagavan for creative Good will forever remain the great spiritual heritage of humanity ...
In his parables about the Good, Ramakrishna never belittled anyone. And not only in the Teaching, in parables, but in his own deeds he never tolerated bemoaning. Let us remember his reverent attitude towards all religions. Such broad understanding will move even a stony heart. In his broad outlook, the Blessed Bhagavan, of course possessed a real straight-knowledge. His power of healing he in turn gave out freely. He never hid anything useful. He exhausted his strength in innumerable blessed givings. And even his illness, of course, was due to such constant self-sacrificing outpouring of his spiritual energy for the healing of others. And in these generous gifts Ramakrishna manifested his greatness. (Him, pp 87-89)
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