Brian’s Reflection: Monday, March 10, 2008


The Divine Beloved longs to play joyously
and rest peacefully within the heart of the
consecrated lover.

- Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa


Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (1836-86) was a Hindu teacher. His teachings emphasized God-realization as the highest goal of life, love and devotion for God, the oneness of existence, and the harmony of religions. He was considered an avatar or incarnation of God by many of his disciples, and is considered as such by many of his devotees today. I don’t know much more about him; if he turned out to have a horrible dark side, don’t tell me!

Because ….. I love this quote of his! We can think, and try to understand, and wrestle with mysteries, and on and on and on. But I don’t think there is a better place to “start” than simply to be aware that the “Divine Beloved longs to play joyously and rest peacefully” in your heart and mine. The only “condition” is desire, the willingness to invite the Divine Beloved into our heart.

Who can not be delighted by a joyous divine playmate and an intimate peaceful friend so near!

May you have a wonderful day of both joyous play and peaceful rest with the Divine Beloved!

Brian+

NOTE: My Reflections are now posted on a new Blog: http://briansalmostdailyreflections.blogspot.com/ (The blog http://brianstakeontheworldfaithandreligion.blogspot.com/ will be used for other thoughts.)