The Positive Background of Hindu Sociology c14.s6.46

c14.s6.46

According to Rāmakṛiṣṇa the ‘’real devotee never thinks about these things. He looks upon God as his very own,—his nearest and dearest,—and says boldly, ‘Thou must fulfil my desires—must reveal thyself to me’.’’ ‘’If you dwell so much upon His glories, you cannot think of Him as your own,’’ says Rāmakṛiṣṇa, ‘’nor can you feel intimate with Him. You are awed by His Majesty. He is no longer near. No, no, you must think of Him as your nearest and dearest. Then only can you realize Him.’’