Boys Quote by Ramakrishna
“God laughs on two occasions. He laughs when the physician says to the patient's mother, 'Don't be afraid, mother; I shall certainly cure your boy.' God laughs, saying to Himself, 'I am going to take his life, and this man says he will save it!' The physician thinks he is the master, forgetting that God is the Master. God laughs again when two brothers divide their land with a string, saying to each other, 'This side is mine and that side is yours.' He laughs and says to Himself, 'The whole universe belongs to Me, but they say they own this portion or that portion.'”
About This Quote
Source Spiritual Teaching: Ramakrishna's Discourses, 1880s
God finds humor in human arrogance and the illusion of control over life and death.
In simple terms: God laughs at human pride and false ownership.
Key Takeaway
Recognize humility and the limits of human authority.
Themes
humility
illusion
divine perspective
Mood
contemplative
humorous
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- medical practice
- family disputes
- property division
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
spirituality
ego
mortality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you react when your authority is challenged?
- What does true ownership mean?
A Different Perspective
Human confidence can be justified by knowledge and faith.
