GOSPEL OF RAMAKRISHNA
give her spiritual advice and sustain and care for her. If she is faithful, save enough to make her comfortable after your death. But when God-consciousness comes, no worldly duties can bind you. Then if you do not think of the morrow, God will think for you. If God provides for those who have realized him. you attain to God-consciousness. He will provide for the support of your family. When a Zemindar dies, leaving a son under age. a guardian manages the estate for the child. These are legal affairs; you understand them all. Sub-Judge: Yes, Revered Sir. Bijoy: Oh, how great, how wonderful are these words! He who thinks of the Lord with unwavering mind and a heart overflowing with devotion and love for God, is undoubtedly taken care of by the Lord. The Lord carries every- thing for him like the guardian of the Zemindar's son. Oh, when shall I reach such a state! How blessed are those who have attained it! A Brahmo devotee: Revered Sir, can true wisdom be acquired in the world ? Can God be realized in the world? Ramakrishna: You are on the fence, you wish to enjoy both God and the world. Of
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