A Comprehensive Collection - Swami Vivekananda

"When"He"576 MAX MULLER A VEDANTIST.only applications. And what was Ramakrishna Paramahainst*The practical demonstration of this ancientprinciple,vyt!ie embodiment of India that is- past, and aforeshadowing of the India that is to be, the bearer ofspiritual light unto nations. The jeweller alone canunderstand the worth of- jewels ; this is an old proverb. Isit a wonder that this Western sage does study and appreciate every new star in the firmament of Indian thoughtsbefore even the Indians themselves realise itsmagnitude ?are you coming to India ? Every hegp^herewould welcome one who has done so much to place tnethoughts of their ancestors in the true light,"I said. Theface of the aged sage brightened up there was almost atear in his eye, a gentle nodding of the head, and slovtfythe w-ords came out I would not return then ; you wouldhave to cremate me there." Further questions seemed anunwarrantable intrusion into realms wherein are storedthe holy secrets of man s heart.Who knows but that it was what the Poet has said:remembers with his mind the friendships offormer births, firmly rooted in his heart."His life has been a blessing to the world ; mayit bemany, many years more, before he changes the presentplan of his existence.