Talk Excerpt 208. Swamiji emphasises the need for vairagya – dispassion – for the things of the world.

From Mother Radha’s notes, written at Swamiji’s feet.

Lord Shiva gives you more and more maya. Whatever you want he gives. Lord Vishnu gives you hell here, and gives you heaven hereafter.

Pray for Paul [a devotee who had passed away] and direct him to Sri Ramakrishna. Then gradually he will go on and merge with Sri Ramakrishna.

To fortify your mind, think of the saint of Bethlehem, and his mantra; or think of Sri Ramakrishna. There are lots of angry people around today. If you don’t do this you will get bogged down in difficulties – you may even lose your lives.

The Being within is not expressed without. If there is war and famine, it shows the inner feelings of man.

How to purify the mind? Only say what you can do. If you can’t do something, don’t say anything. Keep good company. If a person or a group of people make your mind go towards God, it is good. Read holy books.

How to get dispassion [vairagya]? By not having a passion for the things of the world – by only having passion for God.

Pray for love of His lotus feet. He will do everything for you – but you must want God, not the world.

If you are observing mauna (outer and inner silence) and someone disturbs you, smile and turn away.

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