Sathya Sai Baba (1926–2011) Indian guru
Statement (1968) as quoted in Sathya Sai Speaks Volume VIII, p. 99f
“Many are the names of God, and infinite the forms that lead us to know Him. In whatsoever name or form you desire to call Him, in that very form and name you will see Him.”
Saying 5; variant translation: More are the names of God and infinite are the forms through which He may be approached. In whatever name and form you worship Him, through them you will realize Him.
Râmakrishna : His Life and Sayings (1898)
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