[2nd President and Spiritual Head: the Ramakrishna Centre of SA]
DAILY READINGS
From Mother Radha's recordings of Swamiji
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End of Yoga Camp Talk by Swamiji
To the adults I say: The enthusiasm that you are supposed to display at these camps is not coming out of you. This enthusiasm will also make other people happy about your Ideal, your way of life and your institution.
To the sannyasis [Hindu monks] I say: Christ said to his disciples, 'Come, I will make you fishers of men.' But you are fishers of worms. Eighty percent of people living out in the world are worms and you are fishing them. The Lord makes you fish out the men who want to march the path bravely, who want to march the path selflessly, who will be prepared, like Jesus the Christ, to give up their whole life for their Father in Heaven. What I am trying to say is that beauty is good but if beauty makes you get attached to beauty then it is no good.
I am very happy to be here on the last day of camp, the Divine Mother kept me so nicely. I only say to you all: Take what I say very seriously. I may be very playful, but in that playfulness I am giving you something to think about in spiritual life.
I am so happy that we can sit together, laugh together, cry together and worship together. Thank you very, very much.
Even if you do not reach the Ideal you are still a better man than a man who has no Ideal whatsoever.
What kind of a creation of God are we that we have no love for God? We get together here at camp just to create that love.
Giving a compliment is a very bad thing when you give it in the wrong place. On the other hand a compliment is a wonderful inspiration when it is said in the right place.
1) Care should be taken by the reader to understand and take Swamiji's words in these postings, in context. Every teaching or instruction that he gave was specific to the people who were with Swamiji at the time. 2) Mouse-over the words highlighted in red in the posting for further explanation or links.
There are currently available, over 100 different CDs or DVDs with mp3 files, of Swamiji speaking. Please email timhoare@webmail.co.za to order. Click HERE for the second website on Swamiji's life and teachings.
The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna - read online
Reference websites - please mouse over the name and click to connect:
Ramakrishna Math and Mission Ramakrishna Centre of South Africa Ramakrishna Dham
