The Pandit: “Well sir, how do you find Theosophy?”

Sri Ramakrishna: “Bhakti is the one thing needed – love for the Lord. Do they (the Theosophists) seek Bhakti? If so, it is good. If their ideal is God-realization, it is good. Just by believing in the lunar, the solar and the stellar regions, and in great souls, does not mean that one is seeking the Lord. One should practice spiritual disciplines to gain Bhakti for His lotus feet; one must call for Him with a longing heart. … God is not to be found in any religious text, philosophy, or in the Vedanta. You will not succeed unless you are restless for Him. … You need to have deep longing for God. …

Sadhana (spiritual disciplines) is essential. Can one see the Lord quickly, without any effort? … You can’t have the vision of the Lord just by repeating that the Lord exists. You have to practice sadhana.

Even Bhagavati (the Mother of the Universe) practiced penance seated on five skulls to serve as an example to mankind. Sri Krishna was the Supreme Brahman Himself. He also performed austerities for the instruction of mankind after he found the Radhayantra (Power of Divine Consciousness)”.

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