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GOSPEL OF RAMAKRISHNA

God and His Works

1. Wonderful, infinite, is the universe made by Thee! Behold it is the repository of all beauty.

2. Thousands of stars do shine — a necklace of gold studded with gems. Innumerable are the moons and suns.

3. The earth is adorned with wealth and corn: full indeed is Thy storehouse. O Great Lord! Innumerable are the stars which sing, "Well done, Lord! well done!" They sing without ceasing.

Kali, the Mother of the Universe

1. In the midst of the dense darkness, O Mother, breaketh forth the light of Thy formless beauty. For this the Yogi meditateth in the moun- tain cave.

2. In the lap of darkness infinite and borne on the sea of great Nirvana, The fragrance of peace everlasting floweth without ceasing.

3. O Mother! who art Thou, seated alone within the Temple of Samadhi, assuming the form of the Great Consort of the Lord of Eter-

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