[paragraph continues] In the painting Sri Ramakrishna was represented as pointing to Keshab that all religions lead to one goal--be it Hinduism, Mahometanism, Buddhism, Christianity, or their various sects.

The Bhagavan was conversing with smiles on His lips when Narendra carne up. His joy redoubled. He said to Narendra as He talked: We enjoyed such a pleasant trip on board the steamer with Keshab Sen. Bijoy also was there, and many of those present here. You may ask Mahendra how I talked to Keshab and Bijoy about the mother and her daughter both observing fast on Tuesday each for her own welfare, and how God's Sports in this world would suffer for want of nourishment in the absence of obstructions like Jatilla and Kutilla.

It was getting late. But Suresh had not come home as yet. The Bhagavan asked to go back to the Temple at Dakshineswara. It was about half-past ten and He wished to leave for the garden. The streets were flooded with moonlight. The cab was at the door. The Bhagavan got in. Narendra and Mahendra bowed low to the Master and started for their homes.

Footnotes

^142:* Keshab Chunder Sen was the third great Brahmo Samaj leader after Raja Rammohun Roy. He was born in 1838 and died in 1884 A.D.

In 1858 he became a member of the Adi Brahmo Samaj. In 1866 he founded a new branch under the name of Bharatavarshiya Brahmo Samaj, which was afterwards known as the church of the "New Dispensation."

In 1870 he came to England to propagate his mission. He was all eloquent preacher anti orator. He accepted a great many of the teachings of Ramakrishna and regarded Him as one who had constant communion with Brahman.

^142:+ Lakshmi, the goddess of fortune and prosperity.

^143:* See note page <page 33>.

^145:* Powhari Baba was a great Vaishnava Saint who lived for many years in an underground cave near Gazipur. The name "Powhari," which literally means "one who lives on air," was given to him because he could live for months without eating or drinking anything. He was regarded by all as the greatest Vaishnava Saint of the age.

^163:* The milkmaids of Vrindavan who loved the Lord Sri Krishna, then living among them as a shepherd-boy. When eleven years old He left Vrindavan. Sri Krishna is looked upon as an Incarnation of God. He loved and was loved by everyone. He is the Impersonation of Divine Love. Vrindavan is the sacred forest near Mathura in India where the shepherd Krishna played his boyish sports with boys and girls and performed many miracles.

^166:* See note page <page 370>.

^168:* Narada. In the Hindu Scriptures Narada is described as the Ideal lover of God. He communed with the Lord under all conditions. The Lord Vishnu selected him as His most beloved messenger.