AND IF YOU DO MEET GOD...
why not ask for God Himself ?
That way you will get everything that you can ever think of.
~ From the book of short spiritual quotes by Shail Gulhati: Shiva and Mysticism. 'And life said'
The great Indian monk, Swami Vivekananda who hailed from an aristocratic family somehow came upon adverse times and wanted to ask Ma Durga to alleviate him from his impoverishment. At that time , he was as yet the spiritually inexperienced Narendra.
His Guru, the Paramhansa Ramakrishna said , very well, i shall arrange for you to "See" her, don't forget to ask for all the money you need. So saying, he touched Narendra with his toe, and which reportedly sent the young fellow into a trance. Then he told him to visit her temple. On September 16, 1884, Naren went to pray at the Kali temple in Dakshineshwar. He paid his respects to the idol of Kali and prayed to her for knowledge and devotion.
When he came out of it, the Paramhansa asked did you see her?
Yes , replied Naren.
Good ! So did you ask for the money?
i couldn't replied Naren, She was so magnificent, i was speechless.
Well then, try again tomorrow said the Guru.
This went on for quite a few times.
Finally Naren said that he now understood what it was that one should ask from God, should he be lucky enough to have a darsana ( vision) , and that was to be in the company of God Herself.
And that is how he lived the rest of His life: In the company of God Herself, as Vivekananda.
Aum Namah Shivaya! Jai Durge Ma!
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