The Eternal Life of Ramakrishna 🌼
As Ramakrishna neared the end of his earthly journey, he could neither eat nor drink, which caused great concern among his disciples. Swami Vivekananda, overcome with emotion, knelt at his master’s feet and pleaded:
"Why don’t you ask God to take away your illness? At least ask Him to let you eat and drink! God loves you, and if you ask, a miracle will surely happen! He will free you."
Other disciples joined in the plea.
Ramakrishna, moved by their devotion, replied, "Very well, I will try."
Closing his eyes, his face radiated an inner light, and tears streamed down his cheeks. In that moment, all pain seemed to dissolve. After a time, he opened his eyes, meeting the joyful gazes of his disciples, who were certain a miracle had occurred.
Ramakrishna spoke:
"Vivekananda, you fool! You asked me to do something foolish, and I, in my simplicity, obeyed. I asked God, 'Why can’t I eat or drink? At least let me do that much.' And God replied, 'Why do you cling to this body? You live on in your disciples. Through them, you eat and drink.' In that moment, I felt a profound freedom, and I wept."
Ramakrishna’s sense of unity with all life transcended his physical being. When his wife, Sarada Devi, asked if she should follow mourning customs after his death, he gently reassured her:
"I am not leaving. I will remain here in everything around you. You will see me in the eyes of those who love me, feel me in the wind and rain. When a bird takes flight, perhaps you will remember me. I will always be here."
Sarada Devi honored his wisdom. She wore no mourning attire and shed no tears, finding solace in the love of Ramakrishna’s disciples. To her, he was never gone, for his presence continued to illuminate her life.
#Psychology
@Motivation
As Ramakrishna neared the end of his earthly journey, he could neither eat nor drink, which caused great concern among his disciples. Swami Vivekananda, overcome with emotion, knelt at his master’s feet and pleaded:
"Why don’t you ask God to take away your illness? At least ask Him to let you eat and drink! God loves you, and if you ask, a miracle will surely happen! He will free you."
Other disciples joined in the plea.
Ramakrishna, moved by their devotion, replied, "Very well, I will try."
Closing his eyes, his face radiated an inner light, and tears streamed down his cheeks. In that moment, all pain seemed to dissolve. After a time, he opened his eyes, meeting the joyful gazes of his disciples, who were certain a miracle had occurred.
Ramakrishna spoke:
"Vivekananda, you fool! You asked me to do something foolish, and I, in my simplicity, obeyed. I asked God, 'Why can’t I eat or drink? At least let me do that much.' And God replied, 'Why do you cling to this body? You live on in your disciples. Through them, you eat and drink.' In that moment, I felt a profound freedom, and I wept."
Ramakrishna’s sense of unity with all life transcended his physical being. When his wife, Sarada Devi, asked if she should follow mourning customs after his death, he gently reassured her:
"I am not leaving. I will remain here in everything around you. You will see me in the eyes of those who love me, feel me in the wind and rain. When a bird takes flight, perhaps you will remember me. I will always be here."
Sarada Devi honored his wisdom. She wore no mourning attire and shed no tears, finding solace in the love of Ramakrishna’s disciples. To her, he was never gone, for his presence continued to illuminate her life.
#Psychology
@Motivation
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