Behold the Himalayas! There to the north is Kailas, the main abode of the Old Shiva. That throne the ten-headed, twenty-armed, mighty Ravana could not shake -- now for the missionaries to attempt the task?-- bless my soul!
Here in India will ever be the Old Shiva taboring on his Damaru, the Mother Kali worshipped with animal sacrifice, and the lovable Shri Krishna playing on His flute.
Firm as the Himalayas they are; and no attempts of anyone, Christian or other missionaries, will ever be able to remove them.
If you cannot bear them -- avaunt!
- Swami Vivekananda,
The East and The West
Here in India will ever be the Old Shiva taboring on his Damaru, the Mother Kali worshipped with animal sacrifice, and the lovable Shri Krishna playing on His flute.
Firm as the Himalayas they are; and no attempts of anyone, Christian or other missionaries, will ever be able to remove them.
If you cannot bear them -- avaunt!
- Swami Vivekananda,
The East and The West
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