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Unity and Diversity
Song by luminary Bhaktivinode
Thakur
The following lyrics demonstrate
this great saint’s sense of vision on the principle of unity and diversity:
1) Why do you continue to hate the
way the Lord is worshiped by people of other lands? There exist a number of
authentic ways to worship God according to the custom of various people living
in different countries.
2) Some people worship the Lord
in an untidy or careless manner, some worship Him by bending down on their
knees, still others close their eyes while worshiping His impersonal Brahman
aspect.
3) Some people worship Him by
assuming various yoga postures, and some immerse themselves in the
congregational chanting of the Lord’s holy names, but all of them worship that
one and only supreme treasure – Lord Sri Krishna.
4) Therefore, you should all
reflect a mood of brotherhood and live together in transcendental friendship.
Always practice devotional service to the Lord, Hari, whether in situations of
life or death.
The above beautiful words by
Bhaktivinode speak about nothing but inclusiveness.
May the Source be with you!
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