GOSPEL OF RAMAKRISHNA
manifested Himself. It is true that God dwells everywhere, but His Divine power (Sakti) is more manifest in some places than in others. In the Avatara (God-Incarnate) the manifestation of Sakti is very great. Sometimes the mani- festation of this Divine power is complete and perfect. In fact Avatara means the incarna- tion of Sakti, the Divine Power. Girish: Narendra says: "He is beyond the reach of mind, words and senses." Ramakrishna: No, He is beyond the reach of impure mind only, but not of the purified mind (Manas). He cannot be apprehended by or- dinary intellect, but purified intellect (Buddhi) can comprehend Him. Mind and intellect be- come purified when they are absolutely free from attachment to lust and wealth (Kamini and Kanchan). Then purified mind and puri- fied intellect become one. Indeed God can be realized by the purified mind. Is it not true that the sages and saints have realized Him? They realized the Supreme Spirit in the Self by their true Self. Girish (smiling) : Narendra has been defeated by me in the discussion ! Ramakrishna: Oh no! On the contrary he says: "Girish has such firm faith in the Avatara
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