Sayings of Ramakrishna 216

There are two sorts of men. 

The Guru said to one of his disciples, "What I impart to you, my dear, is invaluable; keep it to yourself," and the disciple kept it all to himself. 

But when the Guru imparted that knowledge to another of his disciples, the latter, knowing its inestimable worth, and not liking to enjoy it all alone, stood upon a high place and began to declare the good tidings to all the people. 

The Avatâras are of the latter class, while the Siddhas are of the former.