Sometime in the middle of 1883, Tarak’s (Swami Shivananda) wife, Nityakali, fell ill and died. Tarak performed the customary ritual for his departed wife, then resigned from his job and decided to …
Girishchandra Sen
Girishchandra Sen (1835 ? - 15.8.1910) - Brahmo follower of Keshab Chandra Sen, devoted to the Master. Born in Panchdona village of Dhaka district. After initiation into the Brahmo faith disseminated …
“Can You Give Me a Little Wine?”
Swami Adbhutananda related in his reminiscences how Sri Ramakrishna transformed Kalipada’s life: Girish Babu arrived one night with Kalipada Ghosh. Kalipada was a terrible drunkard. He refused to …
Spiritual Treasures Are Far More Valuable
This story begins with the loss of a gold watch. Sarada Prasanna, the son of a rich landlord, was admitted to the Metropolitan Institution in North Calcutta when he was in the seventh grade. For four …
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“I Am Holding Onto The Master.”
It is said that libel and slander, censure and criticism are the ornaments of those who pave the way for truth. Attacks from backbiters and faultfinders make a pioneering soul more strong and …
Hot Cup of Tea and Theory of Advaita
Poverty and hardship could not dampen the spirit of the disciples. They had mutual love, respect, and deep understanding. One night Kali was shivering with cold and could not sleep, as none of them …
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