Swami Shivapadananda on ‘waving the flag’ for God
SWAMI SHIVAPADANANDA
DAILY READINGS
From Mother Radha's recordings of Swamiji
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I know that my young children, who have started on the spiritual path early in life, will succeed. I am looking for a Krishna amongst them. I am looking for a Buddha amongst them. I am looking for a Hanumanji amongst them. They will wave the flag and you will be proud to be their parents; just like Chandramanidevi and Khudiram were proud to be the parents of Sri Ramakrishna.
[At end Yoga Camp] With these words I say, 'God speed, may the blessings of the Trio [Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi, Swami Vivekananda] be upon you for ever and ever.' You have kept my mind high. You have become the living symbol of my Lord Shiva the living symbol of my Mother Kali, the living symbol of my Master, Sri Ramakrishna.
If it means you must become a fanatic, then become a fanatic of Universality, with your faith in Sri Ramakrishna.
Do not listen to anybody who speaks ill about your parents. Do not listen to somebody speaking ill of your guru. Never hear ill spoken about your Deity. If you cannot bite, hiss. And always remember that you must serve God.
Meditation is the only way to get the mind and senses under control.
Devotee: But how to meditate, Swamiji?
Swamiji: Read and concentrate.
Devotee: What about japa?
Swamiji: It will arise on its own. Think of Rama, what he did. Or think of Shiva. It is no good just saying, 'Shiva, Shiva, Shiva.'
[A devotee spoke of feeling rejected.]
Swamiji: This is not suffering or pain, this is life. The fish in the ocean cannot say, 'I am tired, I want to get out of it'. It can never get out of it. Surrender to Him [God] completely.
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