I see men quarrelling in the name of religion

 

 

Wherever I look, I see men quarrelling in the name of religion ---
Hindus, Mohammedans, Brâhmos, Vaishnavas, and the rest. But they
never reflect that He who is called Krishna is also called Úiva, and
bears the name of the Primal Energy, Jesus, and Âllâh as well --- the
same Râma with a thousand names.   A lake has several ghâts. At one the Hindus take water in pitchers and call it 'jal'; at another the Mussalmâns take water in leather bags and call it 'pâni'. At a third the Christians call it 'water'. Can we imagine that it is not 'jal', but only 'pâni' or 'water'? How ridiculous!


The substance is One under different names, and everyone is seeking the same substance; only climate, temperament, and name create differences. Let each man follow his own path. If he sincerely and ardently wishes to know God, peace be unto him! He will surely realize Him.



 Sri Ramakrishna (1836-1886)   

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