That just about put an end to the conversation!

And then Swamiji explained, with a characteristic twinkle in the eye… GOSPEL is an intellectual communication, from head to head GOSSIP is an intimate communion between hearts GOSPEL is the teachings of a dead master GOSSIP is the living words of a live master GOSPEL creates creates dead temples in brick and mortar GOSSIP creates a live temple in the heart GOSPEL is always for the masses GOSSIP is always for individuals GOSPEL is serious, dry and moralistic GOSSIP is juicy and fun GOSPEL remains unchanged through the centuries GOSSIP changes with the need of the hour GOSPEL is always preached, never practised