GOSPEL OF RAMAKRISHNA
was hanging on the western wall of the room a Tanpura (a stringed musical instrument). Narendra took it down and began to tune it. Everyone was intently looking upon his face, eager to listen to his songs. Bhagavan to Narendra: This instrument no longer sounds as before. Visvanatha: It is filled, therefore there is no sound, as with a vessel filled with water. Sri Ramakrishna: But how do you explain the life of Narada and of other Divine Teachers? They had realized God, but still spoke. They were filled, but they gave forth sounds. Visvanatha: They spoke for the good of mankind. Bhagavan: Yes, Narada and Sukadeva came down from the highest state of Samadhi. Their hearts went out to those who were weary and heavy-laden and knew not God. They spoke for the good of others. Narendra began to sing:
I. In the temple of the heart dwelleth the Eternal Truth.
Ever beholding His glorious and lovely form, when shall we dive in the sea of His Beauty ?
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